Description
Chicken Scallopini is a quick and flavorful Italian dish that transforms tender chicken cutlets into an extraordinary meal. Coated in a rich lemon-butter sauce and accented with capers, this recipe delivers gourmet taste in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, Chicken Scallopini pairs beautifully with your favorite sides for a delightful dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp capers
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium-low. Add garlic and sauté for one minute. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Stir in capers and return chicken to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with sauce drizzled over the top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider marinating the chicken in lemon juice for at least 30 minutes before preparing. This dish pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh arugula salad for balance.