**Tuscan Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce (Scaloppine al Limone): A Delightful Italian Dish**
Savor the authentic flavors of Tuscany with our exquisite Tuscan Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce, also known as Scaloppine al Limone. This classic Italian dish combines tender chicken scaloppini, a luscious lemon wine sauce, and a medley of aromatic herbs to create a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets to crafting this delectable dish with our comprehensive recipe, which guides you through every step, from searing the chicken to simmering the velvety sauce.
Along with the main recipe, we offer a treasure trove of culinary variations to suit your preferences. Explore the zesty Lemon Butter Chicken brimming with tangy lemon and rich butter, the savory Chicken Piccata bursting with capers and white wine, and the creamy Chicken Marsala infused with the essence of Marsala wine and mushrooms. Each recipe is meticulously explained with clear instructions, cooking tips, and ingredient suggestions to ensure your culinary success.
Whether you're a seasoned chef or a home cook seeking new culinary adventures, our Tuscan Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce and its accompanying variations will transport you to the heart of Tuscany. Prepare to indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more.
**Recipes Included:**
1. Tuscan Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce (Scaloppine al Limone)
2. Lemon Butter Chicken
3. Chicken Piccata
4. Chicken Marsala
SCALOPPINE AL LIMONE (VEAL ESCALOPES WITH LEMON) -LOMBARDIA
Categories: Kids, Gluten Free, Dairy free, Healthy, Quick and EasyThis is a quintessential Italian dish, made quickly at home and can be served with salad. In Italy, this dish is made with veal but it can also be made with thinly cut, pounded chicken breast, pork loin or turkey breast.
Provided by Woo Wei-Duan
Categories Main Course (Secondo)
Time 13m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Juice the lemons.
- Mix the juice with 75 mls of the olive oil, a pinch of salt and a pinch of freshly ground black pepper.
- Pour this mixture over the veal, cover and let it marinate for 10 minutes to an hour maximum.
- Heat a frying pan over medium high heat and add 15 mls olive oil. Remove the veal from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and add to the frying pan in a single layer.
- Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until coloured and turn over.
- Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes and remove the veal from the pan and place on a serving plate. Add the marinade to the pan.
- Cook until it has reduced and very little liquid is left.
- Remove from the heat and pour over the veal to serve.
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
TUSCAN LEMON CHICKEN
Steps:
- Sprinkle the chicken with 1 teaspoon salt on each side. Combine the olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, rosemary, and 2 teaspoons pepper in a small measuring cup. Place the chicken in a ceramic or glass dish just large enough to hold it flat. Pour the lemon marinade over the chicken, turning it in the dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn the chicken 2 or 3 times while marinating.
- When ready to grill, prepare a hot charcoal fire on 1 side of a grill (or turn a gas grill on low heat). Spread 1/4 of the coals across the other side of the grill. Place the chicken on the cooler side, skin side up, and weigh it down with the dish you used for marinating. Cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until the underside is golden brown. Turn the chicken skin side down, weight again with the dish, and cook for another 12 to 15 minutes, until the skin is golden brown and the chicken is cooked through. Place the lemon halves on the cool side of the grill, cut side down for the last 10 minutes of cooking. Remove the chicken to a plate or cutting board, cover with aluminum foil, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Cut in quarters, sprinkle with salt, and serve with the grilled lemon halves.
TUSCAN CHICKEN
This moist and savory chicken entree is ready in an unbelievable 15 minutes flat! -Debra Legrand, Port Orchard, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Flatten chicken to 1/2-in. thickness; sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook and stir the garlic, rosemary, sage and thyme in oil for 1 minute. Add chicken; cook for 5-6 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 29g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- To ensure the chicken breasts cook evenly, pound them to an even thickness. This will help them cook quickly and prevent them from drying out.
- Use high-quality olive oil for the best flavor. Extra virgin olive oil is a good choice.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken. If you do, the chicken will steam instead of sear and won't have a nice golden brown crust.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat so that it sears quickly and doesn't dry out.
- Add the lemon juice and white wine to the pan after the chicken is cooked. This will help to deglaze the pan and create a flavorful sauce.
- Serve the chicken immediately over pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Tuscan Chicken in Lemon Wine Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, and the lemon wine sauce is light and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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