Description
This Chicken Scallopini is a quick, elegant dish that brings tender chicken breasts and a zesty lemon sauce together in just 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or hosting dinner guests, this flavorful recipe is simple yet impressive. Serve it over pasta, rice, or with fresh vegetables for a delightful meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts between plastic wrap using a meat mallet; season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown; remove from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic; sauté for one minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Let the sauce simmer for three minutes to thicken; adjust seasoning as necessary.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over it, and warm through before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg