5.0 from 18 votes
Chicken Francese Recipe
Juicy and tender chicken breasts prepared in a lemony sauce
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 268 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 4 chicken breasts sliced into cutlets
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 3/4 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
For the sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small white or sweet onion thinly chopped
- 1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice about 2 juicy lemons
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
- A few lemon slices
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh curly parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare 2 stations for the chicken; A shallow dish with the beaten eggs, milk, salt and pepper. A second dish with wheat flour with just a pinch of salt and pepper.
- First, dredge the chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Next, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, and finally dredge into the flour again, gently pressing to adhere on all sides. Repeat with all the chicken cutlets.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add coated cutlets and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side. You might need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Place the chicken aside on a plate.
- To the same preheated skillet add one tablespoon of oil. Add in onion and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbles appear 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the stock and lemon juice, and whisk to combine, simmering over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Taste and season to taste.
- Stir in lemon slices and return the chicken back into the pan. Continue to simmer until the chicken is piping hot.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Enjoy
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Notes
- Serving size is 2 think chicken cutlets. Each chicken breast is cut thin into two.
- Substitutes:
- Storage:
- Place leftovers in a container and store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave when ready to eat. You can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Nutritional facts:
- Please keep in mind that the nutritional information is calculated using a nutrition facts calculator. It is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.
- Flour: use any flour of choice. you can use a mix of Spelt and wheat, oat flour, or gluten-free flour. Consider using panko as well.
- For an even healthier option, pop the chicken cutlets in the air-frier instead
- Broth: chicken or vegetable stock can be used.
- Any oil can be used in this recipe.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2- chicken breast
Calories
268kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
121mg
(40%)
Sodium
509mg
(21%)
Potassium
585mg
(17%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
101IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 268
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2- chicken breast | |
| Calories | 268kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 121mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 509mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 585mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 101IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.