Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast cutlets, pounded to even thickness
- 1/2 cup (65g) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp (6g) salt
- 1/2 tsp (1g) black pepper
- 2 tbsp (30ml) olive oil
- 4 tbsp (57g) unsalted butter
- 4 cloves (12g) garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp (3g) fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp (1g) red pepper flakes
Instructions:
- Pat the chicken cutlets completely dry with paper towels to ensure a proper sear.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in the mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat until the butter foams.
- Place cutlets in the skillet in a single layer and cook for 3–4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Remove chicken to a plate to rest.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the remaining 3 tbsp of butter, minced garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pan; cook for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the lemon juice, scraping the bottom of the pan to release the browned bits (fond).
- Return the chicken to the pan for 1 minute, spooning the garlic butter sauce over the meat. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.