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The Best Chicken Scallopini Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Description

This Chicken Scallopini recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a savory lemony sauce with capers, perfect for a flavorful and satisfying meal.


Ingredients

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For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into sliced and pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

For the Sauce:

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, dredge in flour, then pan-fry in olive oil and butter until golden brown. Set aside.
  2. Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic, deglaze with wine, add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until slightly thickened.
  3. Finish the Dish: Return the chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and simmer briefly. Serve garnished with parsley.

Notes

  • You can add mushrooms or artichokes to the sauce for extra flavor.
  • Adjust the seasoning and thickness of the sauce to your preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
  • Calories: 380 kcal
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 720 mg
  • Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 42 g
  • Cholesterol: 135 mg