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Chicken Francese

Delicious Chicken Francese: Quick Comfort Food Magic

Chicken Francese is a must-try Italian-American recipe featuring tender chicken cutlets in a zesty lemon butter sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced in half for quick cooking
  • 1 cup Flour for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 2 slices Fresh Lemon Slices adds acidity and brightness
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for lighter taste
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or additional broth to keep it alcohol-free
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Butter unsalted recommended for better salt control
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil used for frying
For Garnish
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley can substitute with basil or cilantro

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Sharp Knife
  • Plate

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Prepare the chicken by slicing the breasts in half horizontally and patting them dry.
  2. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off the excess, and set aside.
  3. Heat butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, add chicken, and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
  4. Make the sauce by adding chicken broth, wine, and lemon slices to the skillet, scraping up brown bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  5. Thicken the sauce by simmering for 3-4 minutes, then return chicken to the skillet and heat through for 2 minutes.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot alongside pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before dredging to ensure flour adheres well. Fry in batches if necessary to achieve crispiness.

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