Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Piccata Sauce
Ingredients for Chicken Scallopini
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½ cup all-purpose flour
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¼ cup butter, softened
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1 clove garlic, pressed
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2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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4 ounces sliced mushrooms
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¼ cup white wine
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2 tablespoons chicken-flavored demi-glace, or to taste
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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20 capers, or to taste
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley, or to taste
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2 lemon slices
Instructions for Chicken Scallopini
Pour flour into a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine butter and garlic, mixing until smooth and well blended.
Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each chicken breast horizontally through the thickest part, leaving about 1/2 inch from the thinner edge; be sure not to cut all the way through. Open the breasts like a book, and lay them flat on a work surface. Gently pound them to an even thickness, then coat both sides with flour.
Heat garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper, then transfer the chicken to a plate and cover to keep warm.
In the same skillet, sauté the mushrooms in the remaining butter until they begin to brown around the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add wine, demi-glace, lemon juice, and capers. Lower the heat to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the parsley.
Plate the chicken, then spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with fresh lemon slices.
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Cooking Tips
To create a quick demi-glace, reduce a rich brown stock and thicken it with a flour-water slurry.
If preparing this dish for a large group, cook the chicken in several small batches. Set aside the butter and flour from each batch to use when making the sauce later.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 542 | Calories |
| 27g | Fat |
| 35g | Carbs |
| 35g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 2 | |
| Calories 542 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 27g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat 16g | 78% |
| Cholesterol 128mg | 43% |
| Sodium 884mg | 38% |
| Total Carbohydrate 35g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber 3g | 9% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin C 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium 45mg | 3% |
| Iron 3mg | 17% |
| Potassium 495mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5