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Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese

Learn how to make Chicken Francese, a delicious Italian-American dish featuring crispy chicken in a lemon butter sauce. This easy recipe is perfect for a flavorful dinner at home.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 406 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (thin cut)
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ¼ cup olive oil

For the Sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup white wine like Chardonnay or Pinot Grigio
  • ¾ cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions
 

For the Chicken:

  • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet until they’re thin.
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  • In one bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In another, whisk the eggs and milk until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
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  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shake off the excess, and dip in the egg mixture.
  • Place the chicken in the pan and cook for about 4 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
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  • Remove the chicken and keep it warm. Wipe out the pan for the sauce.

For the Sauce:

  • In the same pan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter. Add the lemon slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove the lemon slices and set aside.
  • Add the rest of the butter and melt it. Stir in the flour and cook for about a minute.
  • Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, then add the chicken broth and simmer for another 4-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in the lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
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  • Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over it. Garnish with the cooked lemon slices and chopped parsley.
  • Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes!
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