Lightened-Up Lemon Chicken Scallopine Directions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to an even thickness of about ¼ inch.
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Lightly dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
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Cook the Chicken:
- In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cutlets and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
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Prepare the Lemon Sauce:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce the sauce.
- Stir in the capers, if using.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the sauce over them.
- Let them simmer for 1-2 minutes until warmed through.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve hot over cauliflower rice, steamed vegetables, or zucchini noodles.
WW Points Calculation:
- White whole wheat flour (¼ cup) – 3 points
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons) – 8 points
- Chicken breasts (2 large) – 0 points
- Garlic, spices, chicken broth, lemon juice, capers, parsley, and lemon slices – 0 points
Total Points: 11
Servings: 4
Per Serving: 2.75 points per serving
Nutrition Information:
- Calories: 180 per serving
- Fat: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 320mg
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