Description
Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish that features tender chicken breasts coated in a light, crispy egg batter and served in a vibrant lemon sauce. This dish brings the flavors of a restaurant right to your dining table, making it perfect for both special occasions and cozy family dinners. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing taste, Chicken Francese is sure to become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2–3 lemons)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by gathering everything needed.
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thick for even cooking.
- Dredge each chicken breast lightly in flour, then dip into beaten eggs to coat.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4 minutes per side).
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits for added flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and simmer in the sauce for another 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg