Description
Chicken Francese, also known as “Chicken French,” is a sublime showcase of simplicity and flavor. This dish, characterized by its light, lemony sauce and golden-brown, egg-coated chicken breasts, brings a touch of Italian-American elegance to any meal. Perfect for a family dinner or a special occasion, this recipe will guide you through creating a dish that’s as delicious as it is visually appealing.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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- Chicken Breasts: 2, boneless and skinless, pounded thin
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- Flour: 3/8 cup, for dredging
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- Garlic Powder: 1 tsp
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- Salt and Pepper: To taste
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- Eggs: 2 large
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- Milk: 1/4 cup
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- Olive Oil: 1/4 cup, for frying
For the Sauce:
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- Butter: 1/4 cup, unsalted
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- Dry White Wine: 1/2 cup
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- Chicken Broth: 1/2 cup
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- Lemon Juice: From 1 lemon
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- Lemon Slices: For garnish
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- Fresh Parsley: 2 tbsp, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In another dish, beat the eggs with the milk.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the seasoned flour, then dip into the egg mixture, ensuring it is well-coated.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place the chicken breasts in the skillet, frying them for approximately 4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
- Make the Sauce:
- In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the butter.
- Once the butter has melted, stir in the white wine, chicken broth, and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Simmer the sauce for about 5 minutes, or until it has reduced slightly and thickened.
- Combine and Serve:
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the breasts.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes, ensuring the chicken is heated through and soaked with the sauce.
- Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Equipment Needed: Skillet, shallow dishes for dredging, whisk, measuring cups, meat mallet
- Ingredients: Chicken breasts, flour, eggs, garlic powder, salt, pepper, olive oil, butter, white wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, fresh parsley, optional lemon slices for garnish
- This equipment and ingredient list ensures that cooks have everything needed to successfully prepare Chicken Francese, emphasizing the simplicity and accessibility of the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes per chicken breast
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Chicken Francese, Italian Chicken, Easy Dinner, Lemon Chicken