Chicken Scallopini
Chicken Scallopini is a quick 15-minute dinner featuring pan-fried chicken in a zesty lemon-butter sauce.
Equipment
- large skillet
Ingredients
Poultry
- 8 pieces chicken breast cutlets see note 1
Seasonings
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Baking/Coating
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Cooking Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Liquids
- ½ cup dry white wine see note 2
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Condiments
- ¼ cup capers drained
Dairy
- 2 tablespoons butter cold
Garnishes
- minced fresh parsley
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Pat chicken dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Dredge each cutlet in flour and shake lightly to remove excess.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil until shimmering. Add chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer chicken to a plate and tent with foil.
- Add wine and lemon juice to skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom. Remove from heat and whisk in butter until incorporated. Stir in capers.
- Add chicken and any accumulated juices back to pan. Swirl to coat the chicken with sauce. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
See notes for tips on how to prepare chicken cutlets and wine options.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ozCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 38gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 689mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 242IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 2mg
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