Lemon Chicken Scallopini
Lemon chicken scallopini: Master this quick and creamy pan-seared chicken dish in under 35 minutes. Tender chicken with a luscious lemon-caper sauce for an easy gourmet meal.
Ingredients
- 2 Chicken Breasts (approx 500 grams 1 lb.)
- 2 Garlic Cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1/4 cup Onions (finely chopped)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Stock
- Juice of 1 1/2 Lemons
- 3 tablespoons Capers
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 cup Heavy Cream
Instructions
- Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, creating four thin fillets. Season with salt and rub minced garlic all over.
- Heat unsalted butter and extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken fillets and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- If the skillet is dry, add another teaspoon of unsalted butter. Add finely chopped onions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Pour in chicken stock and let it simmer on high heat for a few minutes until reduced by half. Lower the heat, then add lemon juice and mix well.
- Stir in capers, heavy cream, and remaining salt. Let the sauce simmer gently for another minute until slightly thickened.
- Return cooked chicken fillets to the skillet. Spoon the creamy lemon sauce over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.