Chicken Francese

I love how easy and delish chicken francese is. It also feels elegant enough to serve for company if you need any ideas. I batter the thin chicken then pan fry and add to a buttery lemon sauce. This is the restaurant classic done right boos.

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A chicken breast on a white plate with lemon sauce being spooned on top of chicken francese

How to Make Chicken Francese

Egg battered thin chicken breasts frying in pan

Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Mix flour and paprika in a shallow bowl then dip chicken in flour, shake off excess, then coat in eggs. Cook two pieces at a time until golden on both sides, transferring to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Add more oil as needed and repeat. Clean the pan and return to medium-high heat.

Battered chicken in pan with lemon sauce sauteing to serve

Step 2: Add chicken stock, white wine, and lemon juice to the pan and boil then lower heat to medium low. While waiting for sauce to boil, stir butter and remaining flour together. Stir into the sauce then season with salt and pepper. Add chicken back to the sauce, spooning sauce over chicken and simmer for just 3-6 minutes then remove from heat and serve.

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Chicken Francese Recipe

Battered chicken breasts, pan-fried to golden-brown perfection, and topped with a buttery lemon sauce. Chicken Francese is an easy, unique Italian-American classic that's so delicious.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • Olive oil for sauteeing
  • 6-8 thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/3 cup plus 1 tbsp flour divided
  • 1/4 tsp paprika
  • 4 large eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • Lemon slices and chopped fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

  • Heat 2-3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Season thin chicken breast pieces with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add ⅓ cup of flour to a separate shallow bowl and stir in paprika.
  • Dip seasoned chicken one at a time into flour then shake off excess then dip into eggs coating both sides then place into the hot pan.
  • Add two chicken breasts at a time to pan and cook on both sides until golden brown. As each piece is finished, place the chicken breast on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Add more olive oil and continue to cook until all pieces of chicken are cooked.
  • After the chicken is done cooking, clean the pan and put it back over medium high heat.
  • To make the sauce, add chicken stock, white wine, and lemon juice to the pan and wait for it to boil then lower heat to medium low.
  • While waiting for sauce to boil, stir together butter and remaining 1 tbsp of flour until combined. Stir into the sauce to thicken then season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add chicken back to the sauce, spooning sauce over chicken and simmer for just 3-6 minutes then remove from heat and serve.

Notes

Cool your chicken to room temp then add to an airtight container for storing.  Pop in the fridge.  It should be good for 2-3 days.  You can either reheat in the microwave by covering the bowl with moistened paper towel and heat for up to 2 minutes. Leave the dish for 2 minutes to allow the heat to equalize through the dish.
Or you can heat in the oven by preheating the oven to 250 degrees, line a baking dish with foil, and place the chicken cutlets inside. Pour a couple tablespoons of chicken broth on top, to prevent it from drying out.
Cover the chicken with some aluminum foil, place the dish in the oven, and warm for 20 minutes. Turn the chicken over halfway. Once heated through, remove the chicken from the oven and serve immediately.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 193mg | Sodium: 260mg | Potassium: 561mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg
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Recipe Notes

  • Thin Chicken: You can either buy these already thinned at the grocery store or use a rolling pin and pound them thin yourself. Just make sure that you keep the chicken evenly thin across so it cooks evenly.
  • Creamier Sauce– For a creamier sauce, add in ¼ cup of heavy cream or whole milk. It will give it more of a rich vibe.
  • Serving suggestions: This chicken is great over mashed potatoes like my sour cream mashed potatoes or garlic mashed potatoes so it soaks up the sauce almost like a gravy.

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Filed Under:  Chicken, Dinner, Italian Recipes, Main Dishes, Stovetop

Comments

    1. You want to use a white wine, any type will work! Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc is what I would go for.

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