Chicken Scaloppine with Lemon Caper Sauce
Italian Recipes

Chicken Scaloppine with Lemon Caper Sauce

Classic
serves 4

Chicken scaloppine is a classic Italian-style dish built around thin chicken cutlets, quick pan cooking and a glossy lemon-caper sauce. This version is with clear timings and dependable steps for home cooks.

Serve it with buttery mash, roast potatoes, or simply dressed greens. The sauce is savoury, fresh and balanced, with enough acidity to lift the whole dish without overpowering it.

Main
15 mins prep20 mins cook35 mins total

  1. Place the chicken cutlets between sheets of baking paper and gently flatten to an even 1 cm thickness.

  2. Season the flour with salt and black pepper, then lightly dredge each cutlet and shake off the excess.

  3. Heat the olive oil and half the butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat.

  4. Cook the chicken for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and just cooked through, then transfer to a warm plate.

  5. Lower the heat to medium, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

  6. Pour in the hot stock, lemon zest, lemon juice and capers, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.

  7. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then whisk in the remaining butter until the sauce turns glossy and lightly thickened.

  8. Return the chicken to the pan for 1 minute to warm through, then finish with parsley and serve immediately.

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