Chicken Francese
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Chicken Francese
Description
This recipe prepares boneless, skinless chicken breast halves seasoned with salt and pepper, dusted with flour, dipped in beaten eggs, then seared in butter until golden on both sides. The pan sauce is created by deglazing with white wine, adding chicken broth, garlic powder, paprika, and remaining butter for richness. A cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce, which is further enhanced with fresh lemon juice and topped with lemon slices.
The final dish balances the crispy, buttery chicken exterior with a bright and velvety lemon sauce, accented by mild spices. The cooking process allows the sauce to reduce and coat the chicken, concentrating flavors and keeping the meat moist.
Chicken Francese suits a plated dinner, paired with simple sides like steamed vegetables or rice to complement the tangy citrus sauce. Its elegant appearance makes it suitable for both family meals and guests.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast cut in half, boneless, skinless
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
- 1/2 cup flour
- 4 large egg beaten
- 1/2 cup butter divided, unsalted
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 lemon 1 juiced and 1 sliced, plural
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper, then coat with flour.
- Add to egg, then to pan with 4 tablespoons of butter and sear until browned on both sides on medium high heat, about 3-4 minutes on each side then remove the chicken from the pan
- Whisk in the wine, broth, garlic powder, paprika and remaining butter and lemon juice over medium heat.
- Whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the skillet and let the sauce thicken 3-4 minutes.
- Add chicken back in, topping with lemon slices and letting it reduce by half, another 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Cholesterol | 261mg | 87% |
| Sodium | 748mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 1025IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 35.5mg | 39% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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