Chicken Piccata with Angel Hair Pasta

Ingredients

• 0.33 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoons paprika
• 1 pound skinless , boneless chicken breast halves, pounded thin and cut into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 4 tablespoons butter , divided
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 0.33 cups chicken broth
• 0.25 cups fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons capers
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 package angel hair pasta , 8 ounce

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, pepper, and paprika together in a shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour mixture until evenly coated.

3. 3

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; cook and stir until golden and fragrant, about 1 minute; transfer to a plate.

4. 4

   Melt 2 tablespoons butter in the same skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.

5. 5

   Pour wine into the hot skillet and bring to a boil over high heat, scraping the browned bits from the bottom and sides of the pan with a wooden spoon. Boil until wine is reduced by half, about 5 minutes.

6. 6

   Whisk in chicken broth, reserved garlic, lemon juice, and capers; cook for 5 minutes.

7. 7

   Stir in parsley and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

8. 8

   Reduce the heat to medium, return chicken to the skillet, and continue cooking until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes.

9. 9

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook angel hair pasta in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain well.

10. 10

    Transfer chicken pieces to a serving dish and drizzle with a few tablespoons sauce. Add cooked pasta to the skillet and toss to coat with remaining sauce. Portion noodles onto serving plates and top with chicken.