Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini
Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini features tender, thin-cut chicken with a tangy lemon and caper sauce enriched by white wine and demi-glace. Sautéed mushrooms add earthiness while parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon keep it bright. It’s an elegant yet weeknight-friendly dish, perfect for a cozy dinner for two or a refined small gathering.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 16
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the flour in a shallow dish. In a small bowl, combine the butter and the garlic until well mixed.
- 2
With a very sharp knife, slice horizontally through the thick part of each chicken breast to about 1/2 inch from the thinner edge; do not cut all the way through. Open each breast like a book and set it on a work surface. Gently pound each breast to an even thickness, then coat both sides with flour.
- 3
Melt the garlic butter in a large skillet over medium heat until the foaming subsides. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a platter and cover to keep warm.
- 4
Cook the mushrooms in the remaining butter in the skillet until the edges start to brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the wine, demi-glace, lemon juice, and capers. Lower the heat to a simmer, season with salt and pepper, and stir in the parsley.
- 5
Move the chicken to plates and spoon the sauce over the top. Garnish with lemon slices.
- Calories 642.22 kcal High 32%
- Protein 58.81 g Good Source 118%
- Carbohydrate 39.31 g 14%
- Total Fat 25.02 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 15.79 g High 79%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 198.37 mg High 66%
- Sodium 630.25 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 5.52 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 6.24 g --
- Added Sugars 1.55 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 42.41 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 178.61 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 187.38 mcg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin C 59.74 mg Good Source 66%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Lemon Caper Chicken Scallopini is made with 12 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, and Demi Glace. Each serving provides about 642.22 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Capers, Chicken Breast, Demi-Glace, Fresh Parsley. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini?
- About 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 642.22 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini healthy?
- Lemon-Caper Chicken Scallopini has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 642.22 calories and 58.81 g of protein, or 118% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 630.25 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 15.79 g (79% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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