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Chicken Scallopini

Author Katherine Cobbs, Cooking Light , APRIL 2003

Ingredients

  • 2 4 ounce skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/3 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs
  • Cooking spray
  • 1/2 cup fat-free less-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 4 teaspoons capers
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Brush chicken with juice, and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge chicken in breadcrumbs.
  2. Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Remove from pan; keep warm.
  3. Add broth and wine to pan, and cook 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in capers and butter.