Description
Chicken Francese is a delightful Italian dish featuring tender chicken breasts enveloped in a crisp, golden egg wash and drizzled with a bright lemon sauce. This recipe is perfect for both casual weeknight dinners and elegant gatherings, showcasing an explosion of flavors that will have everyone asking for seconds. With its zesty aroma and comforting richness, Chicken Francese transforms any meal into a memorable experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- 2. Set up a dredging station: one dish with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one empty.
- 3. Dip each chicken breast in the flour, then the eggs until well-coated.
- 4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Pour in white wine and scrape up browned bits.
- 6. Add lemon juice and broth; simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Return chicken to the pan to soak up the sauce.
- 7. Garnish with parsley before serving hot over pasta or with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg