Chicken Scaloppine With Limoncello Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Delectable Chicken Scaloppine With Limoncello Sauce for your dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

35 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts ( pounded to 1/3 inch )
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 egg
3/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs or 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pinch rosemary
1 pinch thyme
1 pinch marjoram
1 pinch sage
fresh ground black pepper or lemon pepper
kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3/4 cup chicken broth
6 tablespoons limoncello
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice ( optional )
3 teaspoons capers
4 -5 lemon slices
fresh parsley , chopped

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
2
Calories
541
Sugar
5g
Fat
26g
Chicken Scaloppine is a classic Italian dish that is made with thin slices of chicken breast and served with a light and tangy sauce. The addition of Limoncello to the sauce gives it a unique and zesty flavor. This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend dinner party. Serve the chicken scaloppine with a side of pasta or vegetables and a glass of white wine, and you have a meal that will impress even the most discerning palate.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 400°F.
2.Flatten the chicken breasts to ⅓ inch thickness.
3.In a bowl, beat the egg and add dijon mustard and garlic powder. Mix well.
4.In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, rosemary, thyme, marjoram, and sage.
5.Coat the chicken breasts in the egg mixture, then the breadcrumb mixture.
6.In a pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown on both sides, then take out and place in an ovenproof dish.
7.In the same frying pan, pour the chicken broth, limoncello, and lemon juice. Heat until boiling, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the sauce reduces to about ¾ cup.
8.Add capers and lemon slices, cook until the sauce thickens.
9.Pour the sauce over the chicken and bake for 6-8 minutes to cook down the sauce.
10.Garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot.

PROS

This dish is delicious, and its tangy, sweet, and savory flavors make it a crowd favorite.

The breadcrumbs and egg coating give it a crispy texture, while the limoncello sauce adds a zesty kick to the dish.

CONS

This dish requires a bit of effort in terms of preparation and cook times.

The sauce can be a bit overpowering, so some people may find it too sour or sweet for their tastes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of protein from the chicken and has a low fat content when prepared correctly. Lemon and capers are rich in antioxidants and can help improve digestion health.

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