Indulge in a flavorful culinary journey with Lemon Herb Chicken Scallopini with Rigatoni, a delectable dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its zesty and aromatic flavors. Succulent chicken scaloppini bathed in a vibrant lemon herb sauce, complemented by tender rigatoni pasta, creates a symphony of textures and flavors. Alongside this main course, discover a tantalizing array of recipes:
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SIMPLE LEMON HERB CHICKEN
This is a simple, quick and delicious dish. All you need are a few spices and, of course, the chicken! The amount of spices are completely up to you. You can add more or less according to your taste. Enjoy!
Provided by Carolyn Stilwell
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cut lemon in half, and squeeze juice from 1/2 lemon on chicken. Season with salt to taste. Let sit while you heat oil in a small skillet over medium low heat.
- When oil is hot, put chicken in skillet. As you saute chicken, add juice from other 1/2 lemon, pepper to taste, and oregano. Saute for 5 to 10 minutes each side, or until juices run clear. Serve with parsley for garnish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 68.4 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 3.7 g, Protein 28.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 94.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CHICKEN SCALOPPINE WITH LEMON
In order to make this chicken scaloppine, you'll first make a paillard, which just means you'll flatten the thighs by pounding them with a meat pounder, a wine bottle or the bottom of a heavy skillet. That broadens the surface area of the meat, which in turn browns and becomes crisp during cooking. It's delightful with this simple and bright lemon and white wine sauce.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, quick, weekday, main course
Time 20m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 200 degrees. Slice each chicken thigh open like a book and lay it flat between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat pounder, a wine bottle or the bottom of a heavy skillet, pound each piece of chicken to 1/4-inch thickness. Put two large skillets over medium-high heat for a minute or 2. Meanwhile, sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper and put the flour and bread crumbs on two plates or in two shallow bowls. Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl. Sprinkle all with salt and pepper.
- Add 1 tablespoon each oil and butter to each skillet and swirl it around. When it is hot - a pinch of flour will sizzle - dredge a piece of the chicken in the flour, then dip it in the eggs and finally dredge it in the bread crumbs. Add the chicken piece to one of the pans, then repeat with another piece in the second pan. (You may be able to fit more than one paillard in each pan at a time.)
- Cook the chicken, rotating occasionally and regulating the heat if necessary so it sizzles constantly but doesn't burn. When the pieces are brown, after about 2 minutes, turn them over.
- Cook on the second side until the chicken is firm to the touch, 1 to 2 minutes. (Cut into one with a thin-bladed knife; the center should be white or slightly pink.) Transfer the chicken to a platter and put it in the oven. Wipe out the pan with a paper towel and repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil and butter to each skillet as necessary.
- When all the chicken is cooked, turn off the heat under one of the skillets. Add a tablespoon or 2 more oil or butter to the other pan if it looks dry and sprinkle the fat with 2 teaspoons of the remaining flour. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the wine and stir and scrape the pan until the wine has reduced by about half, about 1 minute. Add the stock and lemon juice and cook, stirring, until the mixture is slightly thickened and a bit syrupy, another 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter and swirl the pan around until it melts. Add any juices that have accumulated around the cooked chicken, along with the 1/4 cup parsley. Stir, taste and adjust the seasoning. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 273 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN SCALOPPINI WITH LEMON-CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Put the flour in a large shallow dish and season with the salt and pepper. Pat the chicken scaloppini dry with paper towels, then put them in the flour, coating the chicken on both sides. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a 14-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken and cook, in batches if needed, until deeply golden, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a wire rack-lined sheet tray.
- Reduce the heat under the same cast-iron skillet and add the onion, garlic and rosemary. Stir occasionally and cook until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the butter and capers and scrape the skillet as the butter melts to deglaze. Add the chicken stock and lemon juice, stirring to combine. Add the chicken pieces back to warm through and allow the sauce to reduce, another 2 to 3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken to coat.
- Garnish with the lemon supremes and serve.
CHICKEN SCALLOPINI WITH LEMON HERB SAUCE
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
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
LEMON-HERB CHICKEN SCALLOPINI WITH RIGATONI
Steps:
- Boil pasta according to package directions. Meanwhile, place broccoli florets in a steamer basket, inside a large saucepan with one inch of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and steam for 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Remove from heat and set aside. In a large pan or wok, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add bell pepper and sauté for 5 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 2 minutes more, until garlic is tender but not browned. Drain pasta and add to the pan, tossing to coat well with oil. Add steamed broccoli, parmesan, salt and pepper. Toss to combine; remove from heat and cover to keep warm while preparing chicken. Trim fat from chicken breasts, then cut each in half crosswise. Using a meat mallet, flatten each piece to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, splitting the seasonings evenly over both sides. Use hand to pat seasoning into chicken. Dredge the chicken in flour, making sure both sides are coated; shake off any excess flour. In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the olive oil and butter until butter melts. Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle with lemon juice and white wine to deglaze the pan; scrape bottom of pan to incorporate any browned bits. Bring sauce to a simmer and turn chicken over to coat completely. Serve chicken over pasta, topping with any sauce left in the pan after chicken is removed.
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken is cooked evenly, slice it against the grain.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the best flavor.
- If you don't have white wine, you can substitute chicken broth or even water.
- Don't overcrowd the chicken in the pan. Cook it in batches if necessary.
- Use fresh herbs for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh herbs, you can use dried herbs, but use half the amount.
- Serve the chicken and scallopini immediately with the lemon-herb sauce and rigatoni.
- Garnish with fresh herbs and lemon wedges for a finishing touch.
Conclusion:
This lemon-herb chicken scallopini with rigatoni is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, the scallopini are perfectly cooked, and the lemon-herb sauce is creamy and tangy. The rigatoni adds a hearty and filling element to the dish. This recipe is sure to be a hit with the whole family!
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