Chicken Scaloppine

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   Lay each half chicken breast on the work surface, place your hand flat over it, and

2. 2

   cutting parallel to your hand, slice the breast in two.

3. 3

   Heat the oil in a heavy 10-inch skillet over moderately high heat.

4. 4

   In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper.

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   press the chicken into the flour mixture, coating the pieces on both sides.

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   Shake off any excess flour.

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   Place half the pieces in the skillet and brown them for 1 minute on each side. Remove the breasts to a warm platter.

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   Cook the remaining breasts the same way.

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   Add the butter to the skillet, along with lemon rind, garlic, and parsley.

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    Add the chicken broth, scraping up any brown bits stuck to the skillet.

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    Bring the liquid to a boil and let it cook until it thickens slightly.

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    return the breasts to the pan, along with any accumulated juices, and coat with sauce. Serve with green beans and potatoes or rice.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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