Description
Chicken Scallopini is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender, pan-seared chicken breasts in a savory lemon caper sauce. This easy and flavorful chicken dinner is perfect for a weeknight meal or special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Scallopini:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
Lemon Caper Sauce:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season and Dredge Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then lightly dredge in flour.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic, then add wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Simmer until slightly reduced.
- Finish Dish: Stir in remaining butter, return chicken to the pan, and warm through. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
Notes
- Chicken scallopini pairs well with pasta, mashed potatoes, or veggies.
- For a creamier sauce, add 2 tablespoons of heavy cream at the end.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
