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Chicken Scallopini Recipe

This Chicken Scallopini is a quick and easy dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. Tender chicken breasts are cooked in a lemony butter sauce with capers and parsley.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 400 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless
  • ½ cup All-purpose Flour
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • ¼ cup Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoon Capers drained
  • ¼ cup Parsley chopped
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then dredge in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers. Bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 400kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chicken, Scallopini
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