Description
Succulent chicken francese delivers a classic Italian-American culinary experience with golden-crusted chicken bathed in a silky lemon butter sauce. Crisp, tender medallions paired with delicate flavors promise a restaurant-quality meal you can easily craft in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Liquid Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Lemon slices, for garnish
Instructions
- Gently flatten chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare two separate shallow dishes: one with flour and another with whisked eggs mixed with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Carefully coat each chicken piece in flour, gently shaking off any excess, then fully immerse in the egg-Parmesan mixture.
- Warm a large skillet over medium heat, adding olive oil and butter. Carefully place coated chicken into the hot pan, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown exterior and fully cooked interior.
- Transfer chicken to a separate plate, keeping warm. Without cleaning the skillet, pour in white wine and chicken broth, using a wooden spoon to release caramelized bits from the pan bottom.
- Allow liquid to simmer and reduce for 2-3 minutes, concentrating the flavor profile.
- Introduce fresh lemon juice and remaining butter, stirring until the sauce becomes smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently return chicken to the skillet, coating each piece with the vibrant pan sauce. Let simmer an additional 1-2 minutes to marry flavors.
- Finish by garnishing with finely chopped fresh parsley and delicate lemon slices, serving immediately for optimal taste and presentation.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure consistent cooking and tender texture, preventing dry or tough meat.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin for gentle, uniform flattening without tearing the chicken.
- Pat chicken completely dry before dredging to help flour and egg coating adhere perfectly and create a crispy exterior.
- Adjust heat to medium-low if chicken browns too quickly, preventing burning while maintaining a golden, crisp coating.
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free flour blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive diners without compromising recipe’s delicious flavor profile.
- Replace Parmesan with nutritional yeast for a dairy-free version that maintains a similar savory, cheesy essence.
- Select fresh, high-quality white wine for the sauce to enhance overall depth and complexity of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg