Chicken Francese
Chicken Francese is an irresistible Italian-American classic that transforms your dinner into a joyous occasion. Featuring golden-brown chicken cutlets enveloped in a tangy lemon sauce, this dish marries crispy textures with vibrant flavors, captivating the taste buds of everyone at the table. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and festive gatherings, Chicken Francese offers a gourmet experience that’s quick and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 large lemon (sliced)
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix flour with salt and pepper. In another dish, beat the eggs. Dip each chicken piece in flour first, then egg.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides and set aside.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté lemon slices until fragrant. Add chicken broth and white wine; simmer briefly. Whisk in lemon juice, flour, and butter until thickened.
- Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce for a minute before garnishing with chopped parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 356
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 674mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 136mg
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