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Lemon Chicken Scallopini with Lemon Garlic Cream Sauce

A delightful dish featuring lemon zest and savory chicken, served with a creamy garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Preparation
  • 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch cracked pepper
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice To taste
  • 4 tablespoons all-purpose or tapioca flour Optional, for dredging
Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons oil
  • 1 medium-sized brown onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic or 6 to 8 cloves
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken broth
  • 2/3 cup light cooking cream
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon of water For thickening sauce
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice To taste
  • 2 teaspoons dried Italian mixed herbs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley For garnish
  • 2 pieces lemon slices or wedges For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Squeeze lemon juice over each fillet and rub it in. If you wish, dredge the chicken in flour and set aside.
Cooking
  1. Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until melted. Fry the chicken until golden and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Transfer to a warm plate.
  2. Add onion and garlic to the pan and fry until the onion is translucent, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat and pour in the broth; season and cook for about 6 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cream and let it simmer gently for about 5 minutes. If the sauce is too runny, add the cornstarch mixture to thicken it.
  4. Pour in the lemon juice and simmer gently for another minute. Stir in the herbs, and return the chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce.
Serving
  1. Serve over rice, pasta, vegetables, or zucchini noodles, garnished with lemon slices and parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice and herbs for a few hours before cooking. Adjust the amount of lemon juice in the sauce to suit your taste. You can add more for a tangier flavor. If you prefer a thicker sauce, let it simmer longer or add more cornstarch mixture.