This lightly breaded chicken packs 42 grams of protein per serving, and fresh green beans make a quick vitamin-rich side.
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1½ pound)
- 1 Tablespoons Dijon-style mustard
- ¼ cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
- 8 ounces green beans, trimmed
- 2 lemons, 1 sliced and 1 juiced
- 1 Tablespoons capers
- Place one chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap. Lightly pound with flat side of meat mallet to even thickness. Repeat. Brush chicken with mustard; sprinkle evenly with salt, pepper, and bread crumbs to coat.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat. Add chicken. Cook 4 minutes per side or until no pink remains (170F). Transfer to plates. Add 2 tablesppons olive oil to skillet. Cook green beans in oil 4 minutes or until crisp-tender; add lemon slices the last minute. Transfer to plates. Add juice and capers to skillet; heat through. Drizzle on chicken.
Makes 4 servings.

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