Description
Savory chicken scallopini brings Italian-inspired elegance to weeknight dinners with its delicate, golden-brown chicken bathed in a luxurious lemon-herb sauce. Delightful flavors and simple preparation make this dish a perfect choice for home cooks seeking restaurant-quality meals without complex techniques.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Produce:
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
Pantry and Dairy:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 3 tbsp butter (42 g)
- 3 tbsp olive oil (45 ml)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts horizontally to create thin, uniform scallopini pieces, ensuring even thickness for consistent cooking.
- Season chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper, then lightly coat each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place floured chicken scallopini into the hot skillet, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy edges form.
- Remove chicken and transfer to a clean plate, keeping warm while preparing sauce.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic, sautéing quickly without browning for about 30 seconds.
- Pour white wine into the skillet, scraping browned bits from bottom, and allow liquid to reduce by half.
- Add chicken broth and squeeze fresh lemon juice into the pan, stirring to combine sauce components.
- Whisk in butter and heavy cream, creating a smooth, luxurious sauce that slightly thickens.
- Return chicken scallopini to the skillet, gently coating each piece with sauce and heating through for 1-2 minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional lemon wedges before serving immediately.
Notes
- Slice chicken breasts precisely between two sheets of plastic wrap to prevent meat from tearing and ensure perfectly even thickness.
- Use a meat mallet or heavy skillet to gently pound chicken pieces, creating uniform scallopini that cook evenly and quickly.
- Choose low-protein flour alternatives like almond or rice flour for gluten-free diets without compromising crispy texture.
- Pat chicken completely dry before flouring to achieve maximum golden-brown crispiness and prevent soggy coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 505
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 629 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 114 mg