Description
Lemon Chicken Scallopine is a flavorful dish featuring tender chicken fillets coated in a zesty lemon sauce, perfect for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken fillets (thinly sliced or pounded)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, mix flour, Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken fillets in the mixture, coating both sides.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken fillets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and lemon zest. Stir and let simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Return the chicken fillets to the skillet and spoon the sauce over them. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving dish, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.
- Adjust the amount of lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg