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Porcini Dusted Chicken Scaloppine

Porcini Dusted Chicken Scaloppine reads umami 6.7, richness 4.8 and earthy 4.7 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mediterranean main, about 20 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.

The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10

• Umami & Savory — 7.4 / 10
• Sweet & Fruity — 3.1 / 10
• Sour & Bright — 4.7 / 10
• Bitter & Earthy — 4.9 / 10
• Rich & Fat — 5.1 / 10
• Aromatic & Spice — 4.1 / 10

The measured notes (of 18)

Umami 6.7 · Richness 4.8 · Earthy 4.7 · Sourness 3.9 · Allium 3.8 · Salinity 3.7 · Funk & Ferment 2.9 · Fruity 2.7 · Citrus 2.7 · Herbaceous 1.8 · Floral 1.7 · Sweetness 1.3 · Nutty 1.0 · Bitterness 0.9 · Warm Spice 0.7

What's in it (11)

• 1/2 ounce dried porcini mushrooms (about 1/2 cup)
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• 2 tablespoons minced shallots (about 1)
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 3 cups sliced wild mushrooms (or cultivated approx 1/2 lb)
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup fat-free low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh flat leaf parsley

Time & effort: about 20 min (12 min active) · effort: involved

Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 56 kcal, 6 g protein, 0.5 g fat, 6.4 g carbs

Dietary: Contains meat · Contains dairy — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.

How it's cooked (6 steps)

1. Place Porcini in a spice or coffee grinder, process until finely ground.
2. Slice chicken breasts halves in half horizontally. Sprinkle chicken with 1/4 tsp salt and pepper. Sprinkle both sides with porcini powder, shaking off excess.
3. Heat 1 tsp oil in a large non stick skillet over medium high. Add chicken pieces to pan, cook 1 1/2 minutes a side or until lightly browned and done. Remove from pan, keep warm. repeat until all are done.
4. Heat remaining tsp or so of oil in pan. Add shallots and garlic, cook 1 minute stirring. Add 3 cups mushrooms, cook 5 minutes until liquid evaporates, stirring occasionally. Add wine, scraping brown bits to loosen. Increase heat to medium high. cook 2 minutes until liquid almost evaporates.
5. Add broth to pan, simmer until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup (about 5 minutes). Stir in sour cream, cook 1 minute. Remove from heat. Add salt, pepper and parsley.
6. Serve spooning sauce over.

Dishes with a similar flavor shape

• Polenta e Funghi — Italian
• Beef Stroganooff Casserole Recipe — American
• Creamy Mushroom and Thyme Orzo — Italian-American
• Wild Mushroom Risotto — Italian
• Skillet Chicken and Wild Mushroom Risotto — Italian-American

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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.