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Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Butter Sauce Made Easy!

A delicious and easy recipe for Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Butter Sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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)

Method
 

  1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
  2. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
  3. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  4. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  5. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
  6. 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.
  7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  8. In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
  9. Once melted, pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  10. Stir in the capers if using and let the sauce simmer for about 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  11. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top.
  12. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
  13. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 500mg

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.

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