Description
This Chicken Scallopini recipe is a delicious and easy way to bring a taste of Italy to your home kitchen. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the eggs, then coat in breadcrumbs.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and add garlic to the skillet, sautéing for 30 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up browned bits.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, cooking for additional 2 minutes.
- Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with a gluten-free alternative.
- Serve with pasta or rice for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg