Chicken Francese
Chicken Francese is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a light, crispy batter, sautéed to golden perfection, and served in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion, offering a burst of flavor with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 large eggs
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup milk
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Place flour in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk together eggs, milk, and grated Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then return to the flour to coat.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant. Pour in chicken broth and white wine, bring to a simmer, and cook until slightly reduced.
- Stir in lemon juice and chopped parsley. Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, and heat through.
- Serve garnished with lemon slices and additional parsley.
Nutrition
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg