When it comes to classic Italian-American dishes, few can rival the popularity of chicken scallopini. This delectable dish features tender chicken breasts pounded thin, then dredged in seasoned flour and pan-fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy exterior that gives way to a juicy, flavorful interior. While there are many variations of this dish, the "Realtors Chicken Scallopini" is particularly renowned for its rich, creamy sauce and abundance of savory ingredients. In this article, we will take you on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets behind this iconic dish and provide you with a step-by-step guide to recreate it in your own kitchen.
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CHICKEN SCALLOPINI
While many have heard of veal scallopini, you can make this Italian dish with most any meat or even vegetables. The trick is to use a demi-glace of the same style -- i.e., a venison demi if using deer. You can 'fake' a demi-glace by reducing an appropriate brown stock and adding a water and flour slurry to thicken. Makes an awesome romantic dinner for two.
Provided by Strangecacti
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic and butter until well combined. Set aside. Place a chicken breast half on a work surface with the thick side facing to the right (if you're right-handed), and place your left hand down on the chicken breast. Using a very sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breast from the thick side to about 1/2 inch from the edge of the thin side, in a horizontal cut. Open the cut chicken breast and spread it out like an open book. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the butterflied chicken breast out until it's an even thickness.
- Place the flour into a shallow dish, and dredge each chicken breast on both sides with flour. Melt the garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops foaming, and cook each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Sprinkle each breast with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken breasts to a platter, and keep warm.
- Cook and stir the mushrooms in the same skillet as the chicken until the mushrooms have absorbed the remaining butter in the skillet and have begun to turn brown at the edges. Stir in capers, lemon juice, white wine, and chicken demi-glace, and stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer. Adjust salt and pepper again, and stir the parsley into the sauce.
- Remove the chicken breasts to plates, and serve the sauce over the chicken. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 128.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 884.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
THE REALTOR'S CHICKEN SCALLOPINI
I found this recipe on the internet. I made a change or two and my family loves it. I serve this over chicken flavored rice. It goes together so well.
Provided by Realtor by day
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic and butter until well combined. Set aside.
- Place a chicken breast half on a work surface with the thick side facing to the right (if you're right-handed), and place your left hand down on the chicken breast.
- Using a very sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breast from the thick side to about 1/2 inch from the edge of the thin side, in a horizontal cut.
- Open the cut chicken breast and spread it out like an open book. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the butterflied chicken breast until it is an even thickness.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish; dredge each chicken breast on both sides with the flour.
- Melt the garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops foaming.
- Cook each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side.
- Sprinkle each breast with salt and pepper.
- Remove the chicken breasts to a platter, and keep warm.
- Cook and stir the mushrooms, in the same skillet, until the mushrooms have absorbed the remaining butter in the skillet and have begun to turn brown at the edges.
- Stir in capers, lemon juice, white wine, chicken base and water.
- Stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer.
- Adjust salt and pepper again; stir the parsley into the sauce.
- Remove the chicken breasts to serving plates.
- Serve the sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish each serving with a lemon slice.
TWISTED CHICKEN SCALLOPINI
This is a twist on the traditional chicken scallopini. Rather than lemon juice, this uses blood orange and lime juices and shallots in place of the normal garlic. My family just loved this version. Serve over pasta of your choice and salad or green beans and garlic bread.
Provided by diner524
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut blood orange in half and set aside.
- Fill large sauce pan or pasta pan with salted water and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Place flour and seasoned salt in a plastic bag and shake to mix. Add chicken cutlets and shake to cover them. Let them sit for a few minutes to absorb some of the flour mixture and then shake again.
- Melt butter in a larger skillet over medium heat and then add chicken cutlets. Allow chicken cutlets to cook for about 3-5 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Turn cutlets over and then add diced shallots around the chicken. Allow to cook another 3-5 minutes until golden.
- Add the 2 teaspoons chicken base and stir with butter mixture. Now juice the blood orange into the pan and add the 2 teaspoons lime juice and mix juices with the butter mixture. Add the wine and allow it to simmer for 5 minutes. Turn down heat to low and add the heavy cream. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve chicken over pasta along with some of the sauce.
JOHNNY CARINO'S COPYCAT CHICKEN SCALLOPINI RECIPE - (3.4/5)
Provided by á-99891
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- LEMON BUTTER: Combine the 4 sticks of margarine, 8 sticks of butter, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup white wine, and 2 teaspoons of chopped garlic into a mixing bowl and beat at a medium speed until a smooth consistency in the butter is formed. Once combined, keep refrigerated. CHICKEN SCALLOPINI: Into a warm pan, combine melted plain butter, chicken breasts, tomatoes, mushrooms, bacon, salt, black pepper, and garlic salt. Sauté until chicken begins to brown and tomatoes begin to dissolve. Add heavy cream and allow to boil in the middle of the pan for about 5 minutes or until thickened slightly. Remove from fire, add lemon butter, and fold together to make sauce. Serve over spaghetti.
CHICKEN SCALLOPINI
While many have heard of veal scallopini, you can make this Italian dish with most any meat or even vegetables. The trick is to use a demi-glace of the same style -- i.e., a venison demi if using deer. You can 'fake' a demi-glace by reducing an appropriate brown stock and adding a water and flour slurry to thicken. Makes an awesome romantic dinner for two.
Provided by Strangecacti
Categories Italian Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together the garlic and butter until well combined. Set aside. Place a chicken breast half on a work surface with the thick side facing to the right (if you're right-handed), and place your left hand down on the chicken breast. Using a very sharp knife, carefully cut the chicken breast from the thick side to about 1/2 inch from the edge of the thin side, in a horizontal cut. Open the cut chicken breast and spread it out like an open book. Using a meat mallet, gently pound the butterflied chicken breast out until it's an even thickness.
- Place the flour into a shallow dish, and dredge each chicken breast on both sides with flour. Melt the garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat until it stops foaming, and cook each chicken breast until golden brown on both sides, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Sprinkle each breast with salt and pepper. Remove the chicken breasts to a platter, and keep warm.
- Cook and stir the mushrooms in the same skillet as the chicken until the mushrooms have absorbed the remaining butter in the skillet and have begun to turn brown at the edges. Stir in capers, lemon juice, white wine, and chicken demi-glace, and stir to combine. Reduce to a simmer. Adjust salt and pepper again, and stir the parsley into the sauce.
- Remove the chicken breasts to plates, and serve the sauce over the chicken. Garnish each serving with a lemon slice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 541.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.8 g, Cholesterol 128.2 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 34.8 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 884.4 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- For the best results, use high-quality chicken breasts and thin slice them evenly. This will ensure that they cook quickly and evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when searing the chicken. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of sear, and it won't have that nice browned crust.
- Add the cooking liquid (either wine or broth) to the pan as soon as the chicken is seared. This will help to deglaze the pan and prevent the sauce from sticking.
- Simmer the chicken in the cooking liquid for a few minutes, or until it is cooked through. Be careful not to overcook the chicken, or it will become tough.
- Serve the chicken scallopini immediately with your favorite sides. Some popular options include mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta.
Conclusion:
Chicken scallopini is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner idea, give chicken scallopini a try. You won't be disappointed!
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