Chicken Scampi - A popular Italian-American entrée where chicken is cooked in a creamy butter garlic sauce with fresh lemon juice and served with Angel Hair/Linguine or thin Spaghetti. Creamy, aromatic, fresh, and bursting with flavors Chicken Scampi is no way less than Shrimp Scampi in any measure.
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepperuse as per taste (I used 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper)
Ingredients to make the sauce
6tbsp.Butterdiced into 1-inch cubes
4-5clovesGarlicminced
1cupdry White Winesuch as Chardonnay
¼tsp.Red Pepper Flakes
1tbsp.Fresh lemon juice
¼CupHeavy Cream
⅓cupfresh chopped parsley
⅔CupShredded Parmesan Cheese
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INSTRUCTIONS
Heat a pot of boiling water with salt. Add 12 ounces of pasta (you can also use angel hair or thin spaghetti). Cook to al dente as per package directions. Once done, drain the liquid, and place it in a colander.
Heat a large skillet with olive oil. Add chicken in a single layer. Do not crowd the pan. Sear one side until browned. This usually takes 3-minutes on medium-low heat. Flip over and cook for another 2-3 minutes. Once the chicken is cooked take it out on a plate. Cover it with a lid so that it stays warm. Keep aside.
In the same pan add 2 tablespoon butter. As the butter melts partially, add 3 cloves of minced garlic. Do not brown the garlic. Sauté for just 20-30 seconds until aromatic.
Pour White Wine and add red pepper flakes. Simmer the sauce on medium-low heat and let it reduce to ¾th. This usually takes 5-minutes.
Add remaining 4 tbsp. butter and allow it to melt on low heat.
Add chicken back into the skillet. Squeeze some lemon juice. Add Salt and Pepper as per taste.
Add drained pasta. Pour Heavy Cream. Toss pasta with chicken and sauce mixture. Garnish with Italian seasoning, chopped parsley, and shredded parmesan cheese. Serve immediately.
Dab your Chicken dry with a Paper towel before you coat it with flour, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
Do Not Brown your Garlic. Just sauté for 30-45 seconds.
Do not purchase wines labeled as "cooking wines". They are salty and have many other unwanted additives. Make sure you choose "dry, unoaked white wines" for the best flavors.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chicken Scampi Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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