Chicken Scallopini
Chicken Scallopini is a quick and elegant dish featuring thin, tender chicken cutlets sautéed and served in a bright lemon butter sauce. It’s light, flavorful, and perfect for both weeknight meals and special occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded
- Flour (for dredging)
- Olive oil
- Butter
- Garlic, minced
- Lemon juice
- Chicken broth
- White wine (optional)
- Capers (optional)
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour and shake off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté garlic briefly until fragrant.
- Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine if using, scraping up browned bits.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes until slightly reduced.
- Stir in capers if using.
- Return the chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over it.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Add a splash of cream for a richer version.
- Substitute wine with extra broth if preferred.
- Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days in an airtight container.
- Reheat gently with a splash of broth to keep the chicken moist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
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