Description
Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a light, lemony sauce. This recipe yields juicy chicken with a crispy coating, perfect for a flavorful main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ½ cup dry white wine
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- Lemon slices and chopped parsley for garnish
Chicken Francese:
Instructions
- Pound and Season Chicken: Pound chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness, season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge Chicken: Dredge in flour, then dip in egg mixture.
- Cook Chicken: Cook in skillet with oil and butter until golden.
- Make Sauce: Combine butter, broth, wine, and lemon juice; simmer.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to pan, simmer in sauce, garnish with lemon and parsley.
Notes
- If you prefer a non-alcoholic version, substitute the white wine with additional chicken broth.
- Serve over pasta or with roasted potatoes for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 180mg
