Description
A classic Italian-American dish, Chicken Scallopini features tender, thinly pounded chicken breasts cooked in a flavorful lemon, caper, and white wine sauce. This simple yet elegant dish is perfect for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken Scallopini:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Lemon Caper Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Optional: lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Dredge the chicken: Mix flour with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Add white wine to the skillet, then chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer for a few minutes.
- Combine and garnish: Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over it, simmer briefly, and garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or butter at the end.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or sautéed vegetables.
- To omit wine, use additional chicken broth.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
