Description
Delightful Chicken Scallopini brings Italian elegance to dinner tables with tender chicken breasts bathed in a luxurious lemon-butter sauce. Crisp, golden cutlets paired with capers create a restaurant-quality meal you’ll savor with pure culinary joy.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Liquid and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Aromatics and Herbs:
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare a clean workspace and arrange all necessary ingredients within reach for efficient preparation.
- Create uniformly thin chicken cutlets by gently pounding between plastic wrap sheets until approximately 1/2 inch thick, ensuring consistent cooking.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in flour, carefully removing excess to prevent clumping during cooking.
- Preheat a large skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, reaching around 375°F for optimal searing.
- Carefully place floured chicken into hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Immediately introduce minced garlic to the pan, sautéing for 30 seconds to release aromatic flavors without burning.
- Deglaze the skillet by pouring chicken broth and fresh lemon juice, using a wooden spoon to scrape up caramelized cooking remnants.
- Incorporate cold butter into the liquid, swirling until completely melted and creating a smooth, rich sauce.
- Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken, providing a vibrant garnish and complementary herbaceous note.
- Transfer scallopini to serving plates, drizzling remaining pan sauce over the top for maximum flavor infusion.
Notes
- Choose thin, evenly sized chicken breasts to ensure uniform cooking and consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Pat chicken dry before pounding to help flour coating adhere better and create a crispier exterior.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound chicken gently, preventing tearing and maintaining even thickness.
- Opt for fresh lemon juice instead of bottled for brighter, more vibrant flavor in the sauce.
- Select a heavy-bottomed skillet to distribute heat evenly and prevent burning during sautéing.
- Add a splash of white wine alongside chicken broth for extra depth and complexity in the sauce.
- Substitute gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version without compromising crispy coating.
- Allow chicken to rest for a few minutes after cooking to retain moisture and ensure tender meat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 271 kcal
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 101 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 81 mg