Chicken Francese Recipe

Chicken Francese Recipe

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Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets coated in a light and tangy lemon-butter sauce. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions for creating this delicious dish at home.

Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, for dredging
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • Lemon slices, for serving

Instructions:

  1. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  2. In a shallow dish, place the flour for dredging.
  3. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with Parmesan cheese.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  5. Dip the floured chicken breasts into the egg mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
  6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
  8. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, chicken broth, lemon juice, and white wine. Bring the mixture to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  9. Allow the sauce to simmer until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
  10. Return the chicken to the skillet, turning to coat it in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
  11. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with lemon slices.

Tips and Variations:

  • For extra flavor, add minced garlic to the sauce while it simmers.
  • If you prefer a thicker sauce, you can whisk in a tablespoon of flour or cornstarch mixed with water to the sauce mixture.
  • Serve Chicken Francese with your favorite side dishes, such as pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.
  • To make this dish gluten-free, use gluten-free flour for dredging the chicken.
  • Substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version of this dish.

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