Main Dishes
Chicken Scallopini

Chicken Scallopini
with Sage

Makes 4 servings.
Per serving: 301 calories, 40 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 11 g fat, 4 g saturated fat, 110 mg cholesterol, 1 g fiber, 593 mg sodium

INGREDIENTS:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (6 oz each), pounded to 1/4-inch thick

3/4 tsp rubbed sage

1/2 tsp salt

3 Tbsp whole-wheat flour

4 tsp olive oil

1 tsp cornstarch

2 tsp cold water

1/3 cup + 1/4 cup chicken broth

1 1/2 Tbsp cold butter, cut in small pieces

2 tsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Season the chicken with the sage and salt. Lightly coat with the flour, patting off the excess.

2.  Heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat, and add 2 teaspoons of the oil. Add 2 pieces of the chicken, and cook until browned. Reduce the heat to medium, and turn the chicken. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear. Remove to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the skillet, and cook the remaining chicken in the same fashion. Remove to the platter.

3.  In a small cup, combine the cornstarch and water. Pour the broth into the skillet, and heat over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, and whisk in the cornstarch mixture.

4.  Cook, whisking until thickened, about 15 seconds. Whisk in the butter, and spoon the sauce over the chicken. Sprinkle with the parsley, if using.

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