Lemony Pork or Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Cream Sauce

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 0
Lemony Pork or Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Cream Sauce recipe perfect for dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless pork cutlets or 1 lb boneless skinless chicken cutlet
6 tablespoons flour
1 lemon , zest of
1 dash garlic powder
salt and pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk or 2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
parsley , minced
1/2 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons pecorino romano cheese or 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese , freshly grated
garlic powder
salt
fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
555
Sugar
2g
Fat
46g
This Lemony Pork or Chicken Scaloppine With Lemon Cream Sauce recipe is an easy and flavorful main course that is a perfect dinner option for busy weeknights. The coating of flour, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper on the meat creates a delicious and crispy crust that pairs perfectly with the tangy lemon cream sauce. The sauce is made with butter, heavy cream, and lemon juice, which gives it a rich and velvety texture. This recipe can be made with either pork or chicken cutlets, making it a versatile option. Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.Sprinkle flour, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper onto a shallow dish.
2.Whisk together egg and milk (or water) in a second shallow dish.
3.Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Dip pork or chicken cutlets in the egg mixture first, then coat with flour mixture.
5.Place coated cutlets in skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
6.Remove cutlets from skillet and set aside.
7.To make the sauce, add lemon juice, 1/2 tablespoon butter, and heavy cream to the skillet.
8.Whisk in pecorino romano cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
9.Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
10.Serve the cutlets with the sauce, garnished with fresh parsley.

PROS

This dish is quick and easy to prepare, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.

The lemon cream sauce adds a tangy and creamy flavor to the dish.

Both pork and chicken can be used for this recipe, making it versatile.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the cream and butter used in the sauce.

Pork and chicken cutlets can be dry and overcooked if not prepared properly.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The lemon in this dish provides a good source of vitamin C, which is important for immune health and wound healing.
Pork and chicken are both good sources of protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues in the body.

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