Description
Savory chicken francese brings Italian-American culinary magic to home kitchens with tender chicken cutlets in a silky lemon butter sauce. Sophisticated yet simple, this classic dish offers restaurant-quality flavor that delights you at first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsps butter
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Using a meat mallet, flatten chicken breasts to uniform 1/4-inch thickness for even cooking.
- Generously season chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then thoroughly coat each piece in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.
- Whisk eggs in a shallow dish, incorporating grated Parmesan cheese for added flavor and texture.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully dredge floured chicken through egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Gently place coated chicken into hot skillet, cooking until golden brown and crispy, roughly 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping warm.
- Deglaze the same skillet with chicken broth, white wine, and fresh lemon juice, scraping browned bits from pan bottom.
- Reduce heat and swirl in cold butter, creating a silky, emulsified sauce while simmering for 4-5 minutes.
- Return chicken to skillet, nestling pieces into sauce and simmering an additional 3-4 minutes to ensure thorough cooking.
- Finish by sprinkling chopped fresh parsley and serving with lemon wedges for extra brightness.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is evenly pounded to guarantee consistent cooking and tender texture throughout the meat.
- Shake off excess flour before dipping in egg mixture to prevent clumpy, heavy coating that can become greasy.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for richer flavor and better egg mixture consistency compared to pre-packaged cheese.
- Choose a dry white wine like Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc to enhance the sauce’s brightness without overpowering the delicate chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 362 kcal
- Sugar: 0.4 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg