Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata

Name: Charred Lemon Chicken Piccata
Ingredients: 2 small lemons, cut into thin rounds; 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar; 4 garlic cloves, halved; 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided; 1 teaspoon grated shallot; 1/2 teaspoon grated garlic; 1 oregano sprig; 1 thyme sprig; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson); 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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"Lightly charring the lemon slices intensifies their flavor and creates a gorgeous look. Be sure to include any of the sweet, tangy liquid the lemons give off in the bowl; it adds incredible depth to the sauce...."

INGREDIENTS

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2 small lemons, cut into thin rounds

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1 1/2 teaspoons sugar

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4 garlic cloves, halved

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4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, pounded to 3/4-inch thickness

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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided

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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

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1 tablespoon olive oil, divided

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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided

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1 teaspoon grated shallot

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1/2 teaspoon grated garlic

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1 oregano sprig

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1 thyme sprig

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1/2 cup dry white wine

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1 cup unsalted chicken stock (such as Swanson)

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1 teaspoon all-purpose flour

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1 tablespoon capers, rinsed and drained

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2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

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