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Add the dry thyme to the flour and mix together well.
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Pound the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap to about half their original thickness, or using a sharp knife, lay them flat on a cutting board and carefully cut them in half horizontally to create two thin chicken fillets.
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Dredge the chicken pieces in the flour and thyme mixture. I like to press it on very firmly to get good contact.
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Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in cast iron skillet or non stick pan.
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When the pan is fully heated add the chicken pieces and cook for about 2 minutes per side or until lightly browned. You don't need a lot of color on the chicken at this point.
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It is better to cook the chicken in two batches so as not to crowd the pan and risk drying out the chicken. Just hold the first batch in a warm oven while you cook the second.
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Remove the chicken from the pan and quickly add the minced garlic.
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Cook for only a minute before adding the chicken stock, lemon zest and juice,honey, pinch of salt and pepper and capers.
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Stir in well before returning the chicken to the pan to coat it in the sauce and cook for just a couple of minutes more until the chicken is heated through.
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Taste the sauce to see if it needs a final seasoning.
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Serve immediately with a sprinkle of Italian parsley on top.