After weeks of holiday cookies and other indulgences, it seems the first of the year is time for a fresh start. New meal plans, new fitness goals…sometimes maybe even just new shoes! Many food bloggers are participating in a challenge called 10in10 started by www.recipegirl.com that isn’t about a specific diet but about your own personal efforts this new year. Food choices, exercise, yoga…whatever it takes to make you aware and strive for the goal of doing better for YOURSELF!
If your new this year includes changing up some eating habits, this is a delicious dish that is easy to prepare and fits that light and healthy routine perfectly. I’ve modified it from a dish I saw over at CDKitchen so my thanks to them!
Chicken Scallopini with Lemon, Garlic and Pine Nuts
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp black pepper
2 large chicken breasts
Olive oil cooking spray
2 tsp butter
1 Tbsp pine nuts, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup chicken broth (preferably fat-free)
1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Directions:
Mix together flour, salt and pepper on a large plate. Pound chicken thin and cut into four cutlets. Dredge lightly in flour, coating both sides and patting off any excess.
Coat a large, nonstick skillet with cooking spray; set over high heat. Saute chicken on both sides until nicely browned and firm, about 2-3 minutes per side (saute in batches, if necessary, use more cooking spray but keep it light); remove and set aside.
Add butter, pine nuts and garlic to pan and toss over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Whisk in lemon juice and broth; bring to a simmer.
Return chicken to pan, along with any accumulated juices, just long enough to reheat, about 2 to 3 minutes. Place on dinner plates, top each with sauce, sprinkle with parsley.
Serve with a green vegetable or salad.
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OMG – that looks and sounds absolutely divine. I must make that soon. Yum. Great shot!
Pine nuts sound like a great addition to chicken scallopini. Looks too good to be diet friendly!
Your chicken looks delicious!! Good luck in the Challenge!
Beautiful photo and this looks delicious. Bookmarking this one and will give it a try.
Thank you for the recipe. This is what I was looking for and I will be making this dish tonight!!
This looks heavenly, delicious.
This looks positively yummy! Yes, I need to visit the light side for a while : ).