Recreate the restaurant magic at home with this Lemon Chicken Scaloppine inspired by T.G.I. Friday's, a dish bursting with bright, zesty flavors and silky textures. Perfectly tender chicken breasts are pounded thin, lightly dredged in seasoned flour, and pan-seared to golden perfection, then nestled in a luscious lemon-butter sauce infused with fresh garlic, capers, and a hint of white wine. The addition of sautéed mushrooms brings an earthy depth, while fresh parsley and lemon zest add a vibrant finishing touch. Serve this elegant yet easy-to-make dish over a bed of pasta to soak up every drop of the tangy, savory sauce. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner with restaurant-level sophistication!
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Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper, and pound them with a meat mallet to about 1/4-inch thickness.
In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess flour.
In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for 3–4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if needed. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate, keeping it warm.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms, sautéing for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by pouring in the white wine, scraping the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon to release any browned bits. Allow it to simmer for 1–2 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the chicken broth, lemon juice, and capers, and allow the sauce to simmer for 3–4 minutes to thicken and develop flavor.
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the chicken. Allow the chicken to simmer in the sauce for about 2 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish the dish with fresh parsley and lemon zest just before serving. Serve the Lemon Chicken Scaloppine over cooked pasta (if desired) to soak up the delicious lemon-butter sauce.
Serving size | (1487.8g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 2506.9 |
Total Fat 104.8g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 39.8g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g | |
Cholesterol 715.6mg | 0% |
Sodium 3360.1mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 132.0g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 9.8g | 0% |
Total Sugars 7.0g | |
Protein 242.5g | 0% |
Vitamin D 21.0IU | 0% |
Calcium 174.1mg | 0% |
Iron 13.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 2644.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories