Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Butter Sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet in a single layer and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
- Once melted, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Stir in the capers if using and let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
- Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a creamier sauce, add 1/4 cup of heavy cream to the skillet after adding the chicken broth and lemon juice.
- Serve with pasta or rice to soak up the delicious sauce.
- For a twist, substitute the lemon juice with white wine for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg