Description
Succulent chicken francese showcases Italian-American culinary magic with tender chicken cutlets bathed in a zesty lemon butter sauce. Elegant dining comes alive when you savor each delicate, perfectly seasoned bite of this classic restaurant-style dish.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 Boneless chicken breasts
Wet Ingredients:
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Cooking Fats:
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons butter
Garnish:
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to uniform thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring even cooking and tender texture.
- Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper, creating a flavor foundation.
- Coat each chicken piece thoroughly in flour, shaking off excess to create a light, crisp exterior.
- Dunk floured chicken into whisked eggs, allowing complete coverage for a golden, protective layer.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then carefully place egg-coated chicken into the pan.
- Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich, golden-brown crust and ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and set aside, then immediately deglaze the pan with butter, chicken broth, and fresh lemon juice.
- Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and slightly reduce.
- Return chicken to the pan, gently coating with the tangy, rich sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer to serving plates and sprinkle with finely chopped fresh parsley for a bright, herbaceous finish.
Notes
- Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and tender texture throughout the cutlet.
- Opt for a light dusting of flour to create a delicate, crispy coating that won’t overpower the chicken’s flavor.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest, most vibrant sauce that cuts through the richness of the fried chicken.
- Consider using gluten-free flour for a celiac-friendly version, maintaining the same crispy exterior and delicious taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg