Description
A comforting Chicken Scallopini with lemony brightness and savory notes, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten and prepare the chicken by pounding it to an even thickness.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet and sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Remove chicken and add minced garlic to the skillet, sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, simmer to combine flavors.
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and garnish with parsley, salt, and pepper.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For a seasonal twist, try using fresh orange juice instead of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg