The key to this recipe is the thinness of the chicken which is achieved by butterflying the breast then pounding with meat mallet. You can skip the pounding part if you want to shave a few minutes!
Chicken Scallopini
Servings: 4
Calories: 1010kcal
Chicken scallopini is a simple and delicious way to prepare chicken breasts in minutes.
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Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 5-6 sprigs fresh parsley coarsely chopped
- 2 large lemon
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Holding your knife parallel to the cutting board, cut chicken breasts in half to make thinner fillets. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, place inside a gallon zip-top bag and seal the bag, pressing out as much air as possible. Pound with the flat side of a meat mallet, rolling pin, or small skillet to an even 1/4-inch thickness.
- In a shallow plate, place 1/2 cup all-purpose and add 1/2 tbls of kosher salt and 1 tsp of black pepper. Dredge chicken one piece at a time in the flour until evenly coated, shake gently remove any excess flour. Place on a large plate or cutting board and repeat with the remaining chicken, placing them in a single layer.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook chicken in batches so that you don't crowd the pan. Cook for 4 minutes each side and remove to a clean platter. Add olive oil if the pan is dry, and repeat with the remaining chicken removing to platter after cooking.
- Add 1/2 cup dry white wine to the pan to deglaze and cook until reduced by half. Add the lemon juice, 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste. Simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons unsalted butter and stir until melted. Add chicken to pan, turn off heat, and sprinkle with parsley.
- Plate and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 1010kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 72g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 39g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 3803mg | Potassium: 1355mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1236IU | Vitamin C: 124mg | Calcium: 99mg | Iron: 3mg