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
- 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.
- Make the Sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic, deglaze with wine, add broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- 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