Chicken Scallopini
Chicken scallopini is a quick and flavorful dish with tender, golden chicken in a bright lemon butter sauce with capers and garlic—perfect for a simple yet elegant meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 pound chicken cutlets (or chicken breasts, see notes)
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (more as needed)
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 clove garlic (minced)
- ⅓ cup dry white wine
- ⅓ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon capers
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
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Zest 1 teaspoon of lemon zest*. Cut the rest of the lemon into wedges for serving and set aside.
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Dab the chicken dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon lemon zest, salt and pepper. Lightly dust the chicken with flour.
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In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches if needed), and brown 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
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Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Stir in white wine, broth, capers, and remaining lemon zest. Simmer for 3 minutes.
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Add the chicken and simmer for 1 minute more to heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve with lemon slices.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Macronutrients
*DV = Daily Value based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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