How to Make Chicken Scampi

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat content.

white wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth provides flavor without alcohol.

parmesan cheese

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

Pecorino is often less expensive and offers a similar taste.

chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are cheaper and juicier.

Take chicken tenderloins and remove the tendon using kitchen shears.

Pat chicken tenderloins dry with paper towels.

Season both sides of the chicken tenderloins with salt and pepper.

Prepare the egg mixture by whisking together 2 eggs and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Set up a breading station with 3/4 cup of all purpose flour.

Use one hand for the wet mixture and one hand for the dry mixture to coat the chicken.

Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook half the chicken tenders in the skillet for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and they reach 160 degrees.

Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with aluminum foil.

Wipe out the skillet with paper towels and add another 2 tablespoons of olive oil, heating over medium-high.

Slice the red bell pepper thinly after removing the stem and seeds.

Add the sliced bell pepper and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the skillet and cook until tender and browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add 8 cloves of thinly sliced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour over the vegetables and cook for about 1 minute.

Pour in 1 1/4 cups of chicken broth and 3/4 cup of white wine, scraping the bottom of the skillet to pick up any brown bits.

Bring the sauce to a boil and let it reduce down to 1 1/2 cups, about 5 to 7 minutes.

Add 4 tablespoons of butter, cut into pieces, to the sauce and stir until melted.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, letting it hang out for about 2 minutes on low heat.

Transfer the chicken and sauce to a serving platter and sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley.

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