Description
Chicken Scallopini is a flavorful Italian dish featuring tender, pan-fried chicken breast slices enveloped in a luscious lemon-garlic sauce. This recipe combines the savory notes of garlic and capers with the brightness of fresh lemon juice, resulting in a meal that’s both comforting and elegant. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, Chicken Scallopini is sure to impress your guests while being easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp capers
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry; season with salt and pepper, then lightly dust with flour.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, melt butter; add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in capers, chicken broth, and lemon juice; simmer for 5 minutes.
- Return chicken to the skillet; cook for an additional 2 minutes to soak up the sauce.
- Serve garnished with parsley and drizzle generously with sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg