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Chicken Scallopini
This chicken scallopini is breaded chicken cutlets that are cooked until golden brown, then coated in a creamy lemon and caper sauce. A classic restaurant style dish that's easy to make and is always a hit with both kids and adults alike.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 383 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the chicken
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
For the sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons capers
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Lemon wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
For the chicken
- Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. If your chicken breasts are labeled thin cut, you can skip this step.
- Place each chicken piece in between two pieces of plastic wrap. Use the flat end of a meat mallet or a heavy pan to pound the chicken to 1/2 inch thick.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken piece in the flour mixture.
- Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pan and cover to keep warm.
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For the sauce
- Melt the butter in the pan. Add the flour and whisk for 1 minute.
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the wine and bring to a simmer. Cook for 2-3 minutes or until wine has reduced by half, whisking occasionally.
- Stir in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until sauce has just thickened, Turn the heat to low.
- Stir in the lemon juice, capers and salt and pepper.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Spoon the sauce over the top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve, garnished with lemon wedges if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories
383kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
108mg
(36%)
Sodium
1442mg
(60%)
Potassium
505mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
428IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
22mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 383
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 383kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1442mg | 60% |
| Potassium | 505mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 428IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.