CHICKEN SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE

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This is a nice way to change up your ordinary chicken dishes. Yum-a-lum! I got this from Aldi's meal planning menu.

Provided by HappyCookingMommy

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons italian seasoning
4 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/3 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Sprinkle herb seasoning over chicken.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of wax paper and pound lightly with a mallet to flatten.
  • Dredge chicken in flour, shaking off excess.
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium high heat. Add oil and HALF the butter.
  • When hot, saute' chicken, in batches if necessary, 1-2 minutes per side, until browned. Transfer to serving dish.
  • Sprinkle with lemon zest and salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Add 2 teaspoons remaining flour to skillet and cook about 1 minute, stirring constantly until smooth.
  • Whisk in chicken stock and lemon juice.
  • Bring to a boil and simmer 2 minutes, stirring constantly until sauce begins to thicken.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in remaining butter until incorporated.
  • Serve sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 425.8, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 8.5, Cholesterol 108.7, Sodium 121.2, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.6, Protein 32.4

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