Description
Chicken Scallopini is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts in a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for impressing family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- All-purpose flour
- Fresh lemon juice
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Olive oil
- Fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about half an inch thick.
- Dredge in Flour: Lightly coat each breast with flour and shake off excess.
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Create the Sauce: Remove chicken, add broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up brown bits for flavor.
- Add Fresh Parsley: Stir in parsley, salt, and pepper before returning chicken to pan for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve Hot: Plate the Chicken Scallopini with sauce drizzled on top and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken scallopini (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Customize with capers or switch lemon for lime for a different flavor profile. Use thinly sliced chicken for quicker cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheat gently on the stovetop.