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Chicken Scaloppini Recipe

Chicken Scaloppini is a quick and flavorful Italian dish featuring thinly sliced chicken cutlets, lightly dredged in flour, and pan-seared until golden. It's finished with a bright lemon-butter sauce or a rich Marsala wine reduction, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 3

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife
  • Paper towels
  • Shallow bowl
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 8 3-ounce chicken breast cutlets
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or clarified butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup capers drained
  • 2 tablespoons butter cold
  • fresh parsley minced for garnish
  • lemon wedges for serving

Instructions
 

  • Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.
    Pat chicken dry
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
    Heat butter in a skillet over medium-high heat
  • Pour wine and lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up brown bits.
    Pour wine and lemon juice into the skillet
  • Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted. Stir in capers.
    Remove from heat and whisk in butter until melted
  • Return chicken and juices to the pan, swirling to coat in the sauce.
    Return chicken and juices to the pan
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges