The Best Chicken Scallopini You'll Make in 30 Minutes

The Best Chicken Scallopini is a quick, restaurant-quality dish featuring tender chicken in a buttery lemon sauce.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts can substitute with turkey cutlets

For the Coating

1 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free blend

For the Sauce

1/2 cup dry white wine or chicken broth for non-alcoholic option
2 tablespoons capers can use olives if capers are unavailable
1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed is best

For Cooking

2 tablespoons olive oil can substitute with canola oil
2 tablespoons butter or plant-based option for dairy-free

Equipment

large skillet

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions for The Best Chicken Scallopini

Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create 8 thin cutlets. Pound to 1/4 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess.
Heat olive oil and butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken for about 3 minutes each side until golden brown. Transfer to a warm plate.
Deglaze skillet with white wine, scraping browned bits. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Add lemon juice, remaining butter, and capers to sauce and let it thicken for 2-3 minutes.
Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over, and warm together for 1-2 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor and avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking.

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