The Best Chicken Scallopini Recipe

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into sliced and pounded thin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter, divided

For the Sauce:

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon capers (optional)
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. Pound and season the chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
  2. Cook the chicken: Sauté the chicken in olive oil and butter until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
  3. Make the sauce: In the same pan, sauté garlic, deglaze with wine, and stir in chicken broth and lemon juice. Reduce slightly.
  4. Finish the sauce: Add butter and capers, then return the chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and let it simmer.
  5. Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with your favorite side.

 

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