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Chicken Francese

Savoring Chicken Francese: A Quick Lemon Butter Delight

A quick and easy Chicken Francese recipe that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home kitchen.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Whisked
For the Sauce
  • 2 slices Fresh Lemon Slices For acidity
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Optional substitute with broth
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Unsalted preferred
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Mixing bowls
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and flatten to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge and Fry: Dredge the chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and fry in a hot skillet with melted butter until golden brown.
  3. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, deglaze with white wine, add chicken broth and lemon slices, and simmer for 4-5 minutes.
  4. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Plate chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley. Serve with pasta or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust lemon juice to taste and preheat the skillet before frying for best results.

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