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Chicken Scallopini

This chicken scallopini recipe is an Italian bistro favorite with a buttery lemon sauce topped with capers.

Ingredients :
  • 1 lemon
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets or chicken breasts, see notes
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil more as needed
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ⅓ cup dry white wine
  • ⅓ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon capers
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley optional
Directions :
  1. Zest 1 teaspoon of lemon zest*. Cut the rest of the lemon into wedges for serving and set aside.
  2. Dab the chicken dry with a paper towel and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon lemon zest, salt and pepper. Lightly dust the chicken with flour.
  3. In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (in batches if needed), and brown 2 to 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate to keep warm.
  4. Add the butter and garlic to the pan and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  5. Stir in white wine, broth, capers, and remaining lemon zest. Simmer for 3 minutes.
  6. Add the chicken and simmer for 1 minute more to heat through. Garnish with parsley if desired, and serve with lemon slices.