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Chicken Scallopini

Chicken Scallopini Delight: 7 Tips for Perfectly Tender Meals

Tender chicken scallopini in a lemon-butter sauce, ready in under 30 minutes! This dish is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 lb Chicken breasts Pounded to 1/4 inch thickness
  • 0.5 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 0.25 cup Olive oil
  • 4 tbsp Butter
  • 0.25 cup Chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup Lemon juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 0.5 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken to 1/4 inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
  • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter, garlic, and lemon juice to the skillet. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, or until heated through. Stir in the parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over pasta or rice for a complete meal.