Scampi is actually the plural of scampo–the Italian word for lobster. Therefore traditionally, scampi dishes are lobster dishes prepared in an Italian American way. However, tradition has given way to colloquialism and typically, at least in the United States, scampi refers to an Italian-like dish where the meat is marinated, broiled, and served with a sauce of garlic, butter and white wine. So despite having it’s origins in lobster (and sometimes shrimp), now you can have the redundant shrimp scampi or chicken scampi–referring to how the meat was prepared.
One reason I like chicken scampi is that it’s easy but still impressive. This is a dish that can get on the table in less than 30 minutes–especially if you have your ingredients chopped before hand. You can serve it to guests, but it’s one of the few dishes that my kids don’t balk at.
You will need:
5 (4 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into 1 inch strips
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon fresh basil
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup white wine
Directions:
Combine chicken with ground pepper, cheese, parsley, garlic, salt, oregano, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and wine in a shallow bowl. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least several hours (overnight is best). Preheat the broiler. Remove chicken from marinade and place in a shallow pan. (Don’t throw the marinade out. . .you can use it later as the sauce!) Broil 8 inches from heat, turning once, until chicken is cooked thoroughly and is no longer pink inside (about 15 minutes). In a small saucepan, bring marinade to a boil. Pour over chicken, toss with pasta and serve.
Ideally, serve this dish with a great salad and a loaf of homemade garlic bread.
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