Chicken Francese Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    359 kcal

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Chicken Francese Recipe

I love chicken Francese. The eggy batter browns so beautifully, and the creamy lemon sauce is so rich and tangy!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 chicken breast boneless, skinless
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika ground
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 lemon divided
  • 3 tablespoons butter divided (⅜ stick, unsalted
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup white wine dry
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • parsley for garnish, chopped, fresh

Instructions

  1. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Cut each breast in half horizontally, creating 4 pieces, then pound each piece to an even thickness of about ¼-inch, seasoning them with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. In one shallow bowl, whisk together flour, garlic powder, and paprika. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice from half of the lemon.
  3. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and oil together in a large cast-iron skillet set over medium-high heat.
  4. Working in batches, dredge both sides of the chicken in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the leftover flour for later.
  5. Add the chicken to the hot skillet and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden. Remove to a plate and set aside.
  6. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet, then sprinkle 2 tablespoons of the extra flour and garlic, stirring for 30 seconds. Splash in the wine and deglaze the pan, allowing the liquid to reduce for 1-2 minutes. Whisk in the broth and remaining juice from the used lemon, then simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce reduces slightly.
  7. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan. Place the lemon slices from the other half of the lemon on top of the chicken. Cover and simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, until the chicken is heated through to 165°F. Season with salt and pepper, as desired, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Storage: Store chicken Francese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 359kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 16g (5%) Protein 30g (60%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 758mg (32%) Potassium 584mg (12%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 492IU (10%) Vitamin C 10mg (11%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 359 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 359kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 16g 5%
Protein 30g 60%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 758mg 32%
Potassium 584mg 12%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 492IU 10%
Vitamin C 10mg 11%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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