Description
Culinary magic unfolds with chicken francese, a delightful Italian-American dish that dances between lemony brightness and buttery richness. Golden pan-fried chicken cutlets draped in a velvety sauce promise pure comfort on your dinner plate, inviting you to savor each elegant bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 eggs
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup lemon juice
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 4 tablespoons butter
Cooking and Seasoning:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Gently tenderize chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet, ensuring uniform texture and seasoning with a delicate sprinkle of salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Create a light coating by carefully dredging each chicken piece through all-purpose flour, then immerse thoroughly in whisked eggs, allowing excess to gently drip off.
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium-high heat, strategically positioning each egg-coated chicken cutlet to achieve a rich, golden-brown exterior with crisp edges.
- Once chicken reaches a beautiful caramelized color, transfer to a waiting plate, maintaining its temperature and crispness.
- Without cleaning the skillet, deglaze with fragrant chicken broth, introducing bright, tangy lemon juice and rich, creamy butter to construct a luxurious pan sauce.
- Reintroduce the golden chicken cutlets into the simmering sauce, allowing them to bathe and absorb the vibrant flavors for 2-3 minutes, ensuring each piece is thoroughly heated and elegantly coated.
- Finish the dish with a generous sprinkle of finely chopped fresh parsley, adding a burst of color and herbaceous brightness before serving immediately.
Notes
- Choose thin, evenly sized chicken breasts for consistent cooking and tender texture.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound chicken uniformly, ensuring quick and even frying.
- For a gluten-free version, replace wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch for coating.
- Add a splash of white wine to the sauce for extra depth and complexity of flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg