Lemon Chicken Scallopini

This is a rich recipe is full of flavor and bite! I like to call it my celebration recipe. This is 100 percent a cheat day meal. Be warned!

Details

  • Preparation Time: 20
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2-3 large chicken breasts
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 medium lemons
  • 1/2 tbsp. butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 3 tbsp. capers
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 3/4 cup white wine (dry)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14 oz. linguini pasta
  • pepper, to taste
  • salt, to taste

Preparation

  • 1
    Boil linguini until "al dente" or firm to bite, about 3-5 minutes.
  • 2
    Drain- set aside.
  • 3
    Juice lemons until you have approximately 1/4 cup of juice.
  • 4
    Zest lemon peel, using a grater or a peeler until you have 2 tbsp. of the zest.
  • 5
    Dry chicken breasts using a paper towel and then cut into quarters.
  • 6
    Once chicken is dry, season with salt and pepper, to taste
  • 7
    Combine the flour and the grated lemon zest in a large bowl.
  • 8
    Coat chicken evenly in flour and zest mixture.
  • 9
    Heat butter and olive oil in a separate skillet until mixture start to get frothy.
  • 10
    Cook chicken throughly on each side, until golden brown. Remove from skillet.
  • 11
    Add garlic and wine to skillet and coat all sides of the skillet.
  • 12
    Slowly add milk and cream, stirring continuously until it starts to simmer.
  • 13
    Add capers and lemon juice.
  • 14
    Return chicken to the skillet and continue to cook for for 10-12 minutes.
  • 15
    Add parmesan cheese and stir until it's melted.
  • 16
    Top linguini with sauce and chicken.
  • 17
    Garnish with sliced lemons, parsley, or fresh mint.
  • 18
    Enjoy!

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