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Chicken Francese

This Chicken Francese recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a delicate batter, pan-fried to a golden crisp, and finished with a tangy lemon sauce. This exquisite dish is sure to impress and delight your guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Appetizer, crockpot recipes
Cuisine American, French
Servings 6 People

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken:
  • Boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • All-purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Ground black pepper
  • Eggs
  • Milk
  • Olive oil
  • For the Sauce:
  • Unsalted butter divided
  • Fresh lemon thinly sliced
  • All-purpose flour
  • Dry white wine
  • Chicken broth
  • Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper
  • Fresh parsley finely chopped

Instructions
 

  • For the Chicken:
  • Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Gently pound with a meat mallet to achieve thin, even cutlets.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper, stirring until well mixed. In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until smooth.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating, then dip into the egg mixture.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer in the skillet. Cook for approximately 4 minutes per side until golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken from the skillet and keep warm. Wipe out the skillet with a paper towel.
  • For the Sauce:
  • Melt one tablespoon of butter in the skillet over medium heat. Add the lemon slices and cook for 2-3 minutes until caramelized. Remove the lemon slices and set aside.
  • Incorporate the remaining butter into the skillet and stir until melted. Sprinkle in the flour, stirring constantly, and cook for one minute.
  • Gradually pour in the white wine, allowing it to simmer for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and continue simmering for 4-5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Stir in freshly squeezed lemon juice and season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the cutlets. Garnish with the caramelized lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

For best results, use thin chicken cutlets or slice thicker chicken breasts lengthwise to create your own.
Freshly squeezed lemon juice is recommended for optimal flavor.
Select a quality white wine, such as Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc, to complement the dish's richness.
Keyword Chicken Francese