Chicken Scampi with Linguine Recipe

Name: Chicken Scampi with Linguine
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 egg, beaten; ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs; ¼ cup parmesan cheese; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 lb linguine; ½ cup butter; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 egg, beaten
¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs
¼ cup parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup vegetable oil
1 lb linguine
½ cup butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon lemon juice
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
lemon wedge

1
Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces.
2
Dip the chicken in the beaten egg, then into the breadcrumbs, which have been mixed with the grated cheese, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
3
Spread the coated chicken pieces on a rack or platter.
4
This can be done several hours ahead and refrigerated.
5
Heat 1/2 C oil in a large skillet.
6
Add 1/3 of the chicken pieces; saute until golden brown.
7
Remove chicken with a slotted spoon, and repeat with the remaining chicken pieces.
8
Discard oil in the skillet, and wipe out.
9
Cook the pasta.
10
While the pasta is cooking, melt the 1/2 C butter in the skillet.
11
Add the garlic and cook 1 minute.
12
Add the cooked chicken, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
13
Toss to coat the chicken pieces with the sauce.
14
Do not allow the chicken to cook further.
15
Drain the pasta, and toss with the remaining 2 T butter and spoon onto a heated platter.
16
Spoon chicken and sauce over.
17
Sprinkle with parsley and serve with the lemon wedges.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 1 egg, beaten, ¾ cup Italian breadcrumbs, ¼ cup parmesan cheese, and more.

Yes, Chicken Scampi with Linguine falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Scampi with Linguine

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