Description
A classic Chicken Scallopini recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets cooked to golden brown perfection, served in a flavorful lemon butter sauce with capers. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that’s 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 Butter Sauce:
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup capers, drained
- 2 tablespoons butter, cold
For Serving:
- Minced fresh parsley
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet, cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- Make the Sauce: Add wine and lemon juice to the skillet, whisk in butter, and stir in capers.
- Finish 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 make your own by slicing chicken breasts horizontally.
- Common dry white wine varieties for cooking include Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Viognier.
- This recipe yields 4 adult servings, each with two 3-ounce chicken pieces.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
