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A plate of golden brown chicken strips and linguine tossed in a lemon garlic butter sauce with fresh parsley.
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Chicken Scampi

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 645kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
  • 1/2 cup all -purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc)
  • 1/2 cup low -sodium chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1/4 cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano -Reggiano, freshly grated

Instructions

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook linguine until al dente according to package specifications.
  • While pasta cooks, combine flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow vessel; dredge chicken strips until evenly coated, shaking off excess.
  • Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large heavy-bottomed skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Sauté chicken strips in a single layer until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C), approximately 3-4 minutes per side, then remove and set aside.
  • Reduce skillet heat to medium and add remaining 3 tablespoons of butter.
  • Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the melted butter, sautéing for 60 seconds until aromatic but not browned.
  • Deglaze the skillet with white wine and chicken stock, scraping the fond from the bottom of the pan; simmer until liquid volume is reduced by half.
  • Whisk in fresh lemon juice and chopped parsley to incorporate.
  • Incorporate the cooked linguine and sautéed chicken into the skillet, tossing thoroughly to emulsify the sauce and coat the proteins and starch.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste and garnish with grated Parmigiano-Reggiano prior to immediate service.