Description
Chicken Scallopini is a classic Italian dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a flavorful lemon and caper sauce. This recipe is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.
Ingredients
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Chicken Scallopini:
- 8 (3-ounce) chicken breast cutlets
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon Caper Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons cold butter
For Serving:
- Minced fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, dredge in flour.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Make the Sauce: Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, whisk in butter, and stir in capers.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Most grocery stores stock chicken cutlets, but you can also slice chicken breasts horizontally to make your own.
- Popular dry white wine options for this recipe include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier.
- This recipe yields 4 adult servings, each with two 3-ounce pieces of chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast cutlet
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
