Chicken Scalessas Recipe
served with bubbling Crab topping
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Ingredients
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Chicken Scaloppine
Crab Topping
Method
Preparing Chicken Scaloppine
- 1
Prepare Chicken
Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound gently with a meat mallet until about 1/2 inch thick.
- 2
Season and Dredge
In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- 3
Cook Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and keep warm.
- 4
Make Sauce
In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Add lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping up brown bits from the skillet. Let it simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Preparing Crab Topping
- 5
Mix Topping Ingredients
In a bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and chopped chives. Mix well until all ingredients are incorporated.
- 6
Add Cheese
Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese into the crab mixture.
- 7
Heat Topping
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread the crab mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet or a baking dish. Bake for about 10-12 minutes until the topping is bubbly and golden.
Final Assembly
- 8
Serve
Serve the Chicken Scalessas hot with the bubbling crab topping. Garnish with additional chives if desired.
