Chicken Francaise

Savor the elegance of Chicken Francaise, a classic Italian-American dish that's bursting with bright, citrusy flavors and a perfectly golden, buttery crust. Tender chicken breasts are lightly coated in a seasoned flour mixture, dipped in a luscious egg batter, and pan-fried to golden perfection. The dish is then elevated with a silky lemon-butter sauce, made from fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and a touch of parsley, which coats the chicken in tangy richness. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a quick cook time, this recipe is ideal for both busy weeknights and special occasions. Garnished with fresh lemon slices for a zesty finishing touch, this crowd-pleasing entrée pairs beautifully with pasta or a crisp green salad. Whether you're cooking for family or entertaining guests, Chicken Francaise delivers restaurant-quality flavor right from your own kitchen.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 3 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 4 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.25 cup Lemon juice
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 whole Lemon, sliced for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, gently pound the chicken to about 1/4-inch thickness.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and milk together until blended.

Step 4

Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg mixture, ensuring it's fully coated.

Step 5

In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 6

Add 2 chicken breasts to the skillet and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Add the remaining butter and oil to the skillet and cook the remaining chicken.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel.

Step 8

Add lemon juice and chicken broth to the skillet, stirring to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring the sauce to a boil and let it simmer until slightly reduced, about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the skillet, coating it in the sauce.

Step 10

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

Step 11

Serve the Chicken Francaise garnished with lemon slices.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1480.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2775.9

Total Fat 145.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 48.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.3g
Cholesterol 1276.3mg	0%
Sodium 3671.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 103.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.1g	0%
Total Sugars 5.6g
Protein 252.2g	0%

Vitamin D 143.0IU	0%
Calcium 283.3mg	0%
Iron 16.3mg	0%
Potassium 2642.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 36.9%

Carbs: 15.2%