Chicken and Lemon (Scaloppine al Limone) by @alicetayloreats

18 min

2 servings

🍗

1

Chicken breast

🌾

Flour

🧈

1 tbsp

Butter

🧂

Salt

🍋

0.5

Lemon

💧

120 ml

Water

🍋

Lemon slices

🌿

Fresh herbs

  1. Slice
    • Chicken breast

    Slice one chicken breast lengthwise to make thin strips.

  2. Coat
    • Chicken breast
    • Flour

    Coat the chicken in flour.

  3. Add
    • Butter

    In a pan, add 1 tbsp butter.

  4. Add
    • Chicken breast
    • Salt

    Add the chicken, season with salt and cook for 1-2 minutes until cooked on that side but still pale.

  5. Flip
    • Chicken breast

    Flip the chicken breast over and cook the same way on the other side.

  6. Add
    • Lemon
    • Water

    Add the lemon juice, half a lemon, and around 1/2 cup water or wine, starting with 1/3 cup and adjusting as needed.

  7. Add
    • Lemon slices
    • Fresh herbs

    Add lemon slices and fresh herbs if you like.

  8. Cook
    • Chicken breast

    Cook for 2 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is creamy.

Chicken and Lemon (Scaloppine al Limone) by @alicetayloreats

18 min

2 servings

🍗

1

Chicken breast

🌾

Flour

🧈

1 tbsp

Butter

🧂

Salt

🍋

0.5

Lemon

💧

120 ml

Water

🍋

Lemon slices

🌿

Fresh herbs

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/8

    Slice one chicken breast lengthwise to make thin strips.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  2. Step 2/8

    Coat the chicken in flour.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🌾Flour

  3. Step 3/8

    In a pan, add 1 tbsp butter.

    🧈Butter
    🍳Frying pan

  4. Step 4/8

    Add the chicken, season with salt and cook for 1-2 minutes until cooked on that side but still pale.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🧂Salt
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

  5. Step 5/8

    Flip the chicken breast over and cook the same way on the other side.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

  6. Step 6/8

    Add the lemon juice, half a lemon, and around 1/2 cup water or wine, starting with 1/3 cup and adjusting as needed.

    🍋Lemon
    💧Water
    🍳Frying pan

  7. Step 7/8

    Add lemon slices and fresh herbs if you like.

    🍋Lemon slices
    🌿Fresh herbs
    🍳Frying pan

  8. Step 8/8

    Cook for 2 minutes per side, until the chicken is cooked and the sauce is creamy.

    🍗Chicken breast
    🍳Frying pan
    🥄Spatula

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Poultry, Grains, Dairy, Seasonings, Fruits, Beverages, Herbs

Ingredients

Chicken breast, Flour, Butter, Salt, Lemon, Water, Lemon slices, Fresh herbs

Notes

Chicken breast (sliced lengthwise into thin strips), Flour (for coating the chicken), Salt (to season the chicken), Lemon (juice of half a lemon), Water (or wine, start with 1/3 cup and adjust), Fresh herbs (optional, sage used)

Allergens

Gluten, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Low-Carb, Low-Calorie, soy-free, Sugar-Free

Calories

179 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 24g, Carbohydrates: 4g, Fat: 8g, Fiber: 0.4g, Sugars: 0.6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 220mg, Potassium: 265mg, Phosphorus: 205mg, Selenium: 24mcg, Iron: 0.9mg, Calcium: 14mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 8mg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg, Vitamin D: 0.2mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

8 minutes

Overall

18 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

8 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Knife, Cutting board, Frying pan, Spatula

Appliances

Stove

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course

Occasions

Everyday lunch or dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@alicetayloreats

Origin

Cuisine

Italian

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Lightly Flour-coated, Silky, Creamy, Saucy

Flavors

Bright Lemon, Buttery, Savory, Gently Salty, Herbal

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

refrigerate leftovers : 3-4 days (Cool promptly after cooking.,Store in an airtight container at 40°F (4°C) or below.), freeze leftovers : 2-3 months (Store cooled chicken and sauce in a freezer-safe airtight container.,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.)