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Chicken francese with sliced lemon on top, served on a white plate with parsley garnish.
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Chicken francese

Chicken francese is a delicious Italian-American dish that consists of thin chicken cutlets that are lightly coated in flour and egg, then pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. This dish is easy to make and perfect for any occasion, served with a side of pasta or vegetables.
Course Main
Cuisine Italian American
Keyword Butter chicken recipe, Chicken Recipe, fried chicken breast
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 300.3kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 eggs
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 fresh lemon juice
  • lemon wedges for serving
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped for serving

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts in between 2 sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
  • In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
  • In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs.
  • Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoon of butter over medium-high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a plate.
  • Clean the skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoon of butter, and whisk until melted. Then add one tablespoon of flour and stir constantly until combined.
  • Reduce the heat to medium-low, add the white wine, and cook for 2 minutes until the alcohol has reduced.
  • Add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes or until the sauce starts to thicken.
  • Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top of the chicken. Do this for 2 minutes or until the chicken is warmed through.
  • Serve with lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 300.3kcal | Carbohydrates: 8.7g | Protein: 4.6g | Fat: 27.2g | Saturated Fat: 9.8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13.6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 113.4mg | Sodium: 345.2mg | Potassium: 99.5mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 797.8IU | Vitamin C: 5.6mg | Calcium: 28.2mg | Iron: 1.4mg