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Chicken Scallopini in a lemon butter sauce on a white plate.

The Best Chicken Scallopini

Thinly sliced chicken breasts cooked in a tangy lemon-butter sauce with capers. A quick and delicious Italian-American dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 1 tablespoon capers optional
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Tongs
  • whisk

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3-4 mins per side. Remove.
  4. Add remaining butter and garlic to skillet. Saute 30 seconds.
  5. Pour in wine to deglaze, scraping up bits. Reduce by half.
  6. Add broth and lemon juice. Simmer 3-4 minutes.
  7. Stir in remaining butter and capers. Season sauce.
  8. Return chicken to pan, simmer 1-2 minutes. Garnish with parsley.

Notes

For best results, use fresh lemon juice and pound chicken evenly. Great served over pasta or with crusty bread.
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