Classic Chicken Francese Recipe
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5.0
90 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Servings
8
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Calories
359 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Classic Chicken Francese Recipe
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This incredibly easy-to-make Chicken Francese recipe is bursting with delicious lemon flavor and is the perfect weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 4 chicken breasts sliced in half widthwise
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 peeled and small diced shallot
- 3 finely minced garlic cloves
- ¾ cup white wine
- 3 cups chicken stock
- ¼ cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish
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Instructions
- Lightly pound each sliced chicken breast with a mallet between plastic wrap or in a plastic zip bag until slightly flattened and tenderized and set aside.
- Whisk together ¾ cup flour with salt and pepper in a dish, pie pan or shallow bowl.
- Next, whisk together eggs with salt and pepper in a dish, pie pan, or shallow bowl and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan or rondeau pot over medium heat. It will be ready to use when you add some flour, and it fries but does not burn.
- In batches dredge the chicken breast in the flour on both sides and pat off any excess.
- Next, add it to the egg wash and coat on both sides. Drain any excess.
- Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 2 ½ to 3 minutes per side or until browned and just cooked through. Repeat the process with the chicken and set aside on a plate. It’s ok if you layer the cooked chicken, the breading will not fall off.
- Next, stir in the garlic and shallots in the rendered cooking oil over medium heat in the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked.
- Deglaze with white wine and cook until there’s about a ½ cup of liquid left and then stir in the butter and ¼ cup of flour until completely mixed.
- Pour in chicken stock, or brodo, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix until combined and turn the heat to medium-high to activate the roux and thicken. It will only take 4-5 minutes, or less, for the sauce to thicken.
- Add back in the chicken and cook for 2-4 minutes to heat up, turning once to make sure they’re coated.
- Serve with lemon wheels and parsley.
Notes
- Make-Ahead: You can make this recipe up to 30 minutes ahead of time. Just keep warm in the sauce over low heat before serving.
- How to Store: Cover it and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. This will freeze covered for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator for 1 day before reheating.
- How to Reheat: Add the desired amount to a saucepan along with a few tablespoons of water and cook over low heat until hot, which takes about 4-6 minutes.
- You can swap out chicken breasts for thigh or drum meat.
- I like to use Italian or Sicilian white wine like pinot grigio but feel free to use a sauvignon blanc or chardonnay.
- Feel free to serve this with risotto, potatoes, vegetables, or cheesy pasta like cacio e pepe.
- It’s ok if the chicken is layered on the plate while the sauce is cooking or even when you are reheating the chicken as the breading will not come off for either application.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
148mg
(49%)
Sodium
285mg
(12%)
Potassium
577mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
257IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 148mg | 49% |
| Sodium | 285mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 577mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 257IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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