Description
Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish featuring lightly breaded chicken breasts cooked in a lemony sauce. This recipe yields tender chicken with a flavorful, tangy sauce perfect for serving over pasta or with a side of vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thick)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine (or extra chicken broth)
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1 lemon (sliced)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then dip in egg mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Cook in oil and butter until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, combine broth, wine, lemon juice, and slices. Simmer and return chicken to pan.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream to the sauce.
- Serve with pasta, mashed potatoes, or steamed vegetables.
- You can substitute chicken thighs or use gluten-free flour if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
