Thin, tender chicken cutlets in a buttery lemon sauce — light, zesty, and restaurant-style Italian comfort!
🧾 Description
Chicken Scallopini is made with thinly pounded chicken cutlets quickly sautéed and finished in a bright lemon-butter pan sauce. It’s fast, elegant, and packed with flavor — perfect for a weeknight meal that feels gourmet 🇮🇹✨
🛒 Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
2–4 chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded thin)
Salt & black pepper
½ cup flour (light coating)
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter 🧈
🍋 Lemon Sauce
3 tbsp butter 🧈
3 garlic cloves (minced) 🧄
½ cup chicken broth
Juice of 1–2 lemons 🍋
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tbsp capers (optional)
Fresh parsley 🌿
Salt & pepper
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
🍗 1. Prepare chicken
Pound chicken thin for even cooking
Season with salt & pepper
Lightly coat in flour
🔥 2. Sear chicken
Heat olive oil + butter in pan
Cook chicken 2–3 minutes per side
Until golden and cooked through
Remove and set aside
🍋 3. Make sauce
In same pan, add garlic
Pour in chicken broth and scrape pan
Add lemon juice + zest
Stir in butter until silky
🌿 4. Finish
Add capers (optional)
Return chicken to pan
Spoon sauce over chicken
Sprinkle parsley
🍽️ 5. Serve
Pair with:
Pasta 🍝
Mashed potatoes 🥔
Or steamed vegetables 🥦
🔥 Flavor Profile
Bright & citrusy 🍋
Buttery & rich 🧈
Light garlic aroma 🧄
Tender juicy chicken 🍗
💪 Nutrition (approx. per serving)
Calories: 350–500 kcal
Protein: 35–45g 💪
Fat: 18–28g
Carbs: 10–20g
