Ingredients
Chicken Francese:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup flour (for dredging)
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (for frying)
Lemon Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, then egg.
- Brown the Chicken: Cook chicken in olive oil until golden brown.
- Make the Lemon Sauce: Melt butter, add broth, wine, lemon juice. Simmer and adjust seasoning.
- Return the Chicken to the Pan: Coat chicken in sauce and simmer briefly.
- Serve and Garnish: Plate chicken, pour sauce, garnish with parsley. Serve with desired sides.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth for a different flavor profile.
- For a thicker sauce, mix a tablespoon of flour with the lemon juice before adding it to the pan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 180mg