Follow these steps for perfect results
chicken breast halves, boneless, skinless
flattened
flour, all-purpose
for dusting
butter, unsalted
unsalted
olive oil, extra-virgin
extra-virgin
oregano dried
dried
white wine dry
dry
salt
to taste
black pepper
freshly ground, to taste
Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap.
Gently flatten the chicken breasts with a meat pounder to about 1/4 inch thickness.
Place flour in a shallow dish.
Dust the flattened chicken breasts with flour, coating evenly and tapping off any excess.
Heat a large frying pan over medium heat.
Add butter and olive oil to the pan and melt butter, combine with the oil.
Carefully place the chicken breasts in the hot pan, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
Cook the chicken breasts, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes on each side.
Sprinkle the cooked chicken breasts with dried oregano.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Pour the dry white wine into the pan.
Cook until most of the wine evaporates, about 2 minutes, leaving only a little of the cooking juices.
Transfer the chicken to a warmed platter.
Spoon the remaining pan sauce over the chicken.
Serve the Chicken Scaloppine with Oregano immediately.
Expert advice for the best results
Pounding the chicken helps it cook quickly and evenly.
Be careful not to overcook the chicken, as it can become dry.
Serve with a side of pasta or a green salad.
Everything you need to know before you start
5 minutes
Chicken can be pounded ahead of time.
Arrange the chicken scaloppine on a plate and drizzle with pan sauce. Garnish with fresh oregano sprigs and a lemon wedge.
Serve with a side of linguine or angel hair pasta.
Serve with a simple green salad.
A crisp white wine complements the dish well.
Discover the story behind this recipe
Scaloppine is a classic Italian dish often made with veal or chicken.
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