Lemon Chicken Cutlets



Steps


Place chicken breast halves between sheets of plastic wrap or waxed paper , and pound with a kitchen mallet or rolling pin until they are evenly about 1 / 4-inch thick.
Season cutlets with salt , pepper and garlic powder.
Dredge in flour , shaking off excess.
In large skillet , heat 2 tablespoons butter and oil over medium-high heat until hot.
Cook cutlets on each side until golden brown , about 5 minutes or until the juices run clear.
Remove from pan.
Keep warm.
Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in same skillet , add 2 tablespoons flour and cook for 1 minute.
Stir in chicken broth , stirring up any browned bits from the bottom of skillet.
Heat to boiling and cook until thickened , about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and parsley.
Season with additional salt and pepper , as desired.
Serve lemon sauce with cutlets.
Garnish with lemon slices , if desired.

Ingredients


chicken breast halves, salt, pepper, garlic powder, all-purpose flour, butter, olive oil, chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh flat-leaf parsley, lemon slice