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Chicken Francese

Delicious Chicken Francese: Quick & Easy Weeknight Dinner

Discover the joy of Chicken Francese, a quick and easy dinner with vibrant lemon butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten for dredging
For the Sauce
  • 4 tbsp Butter Adds richness
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine Substitute with chicken broth
  • 2 medium Fresh Lemons Juiced and sliced
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting each boneless skinless chicken breast in half lengthwise, and then pound the pieces to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet.
  2. Set up a dredging station with two shallow bowls: one with all-purpose flour and another with beaten eggs. Coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg wash.
  3. In a large skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the dredged chicken cutlets and cook for approximately 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  4. Remove the chicken from the skillet. Deglaze the pan with 1/2 cup of dry white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Allow the wine to reduce for about 2 minutes before adding 1 cup of chicken broth and the juice and slices of two fresh lemons.
  5. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer for about 3-4 minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet and let it cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and transfer the Chicken Francese to serving plates, spooning the sauce over the top. Finish with chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Ensure chicken cutlets are pounded to an even thickness for even cooking. Double-dredge for a crispy coating and use fresh lemons for best flavor.

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