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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This looks positively yummy! Yes, I need to visit the light side for a while : ).
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This looks heavenly, delicious.
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Thank you for the recipe. This is what I was looking for and I will be making this dish tonight!!
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Beautiful photo and this looks delicious. Bookmarking this one and will give it a try.
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Your chicken looks delicious!! Good luck in the Challenge!
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Pine nuts sound like a great addition to chicken scallopini. Looks too good to be diet friendly!
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OMG – that looks and sounds absolutely divine. I must make that soon. Yum. Great shot!
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Thank you! I appreciate the kind comments and love you for it cause Tastespotting and FoodGawker not quite so benevolent!
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