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Perfect Chicken Francaise in Under 40 Mins!

Chicken Francaise Recipe

Tender, crispy chicken cutlets bathed in a vibrant lemon-butter sauce create a comforting yet elegant Italian-American classic perfect for quick weeknight dinners or special occasions.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: italian american
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Calories: 406kcal
Author: Jacob Allen
Servings: 4

Equipment

  • Large skillet or frying pan
  • Shallow bowls (for flour and egg mixture)
  • Tongs or Spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts thin cut
  • 1/3 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

For the sauce:

  • 4 tablespoons butter divided use
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 3/4 cup chicken broth
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise to create cutlets.
  • In one shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In another, whisk eggs and milk.
    In one shallow bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In another, whisk eggs and milk.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture.
    Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture.
  • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
    Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook chicken until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
  • In the same pan, melt remaining butter, add lemon slices, and sprinkle in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes.
    In the same pan, melt remaining butter, add lemon slices, and sprinkle in flour; cook for 1-2 minutes.
  • Slowly whisk in white wine and chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and simmer until slightly thickened.
    Slowly whisk in white wine and chicken broth, scraping browned bits from the pan. Add lemon juice, salt, pepper, and simmer until slightly thickened.
  • Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce; sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
    Perfect Chicken Francaise in Under 40 Mins: Return chicken to pan and coat with sauce; sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 406kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 185mg | Sodium: 1210mg | Potassium: 575mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 503IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg