Low Sodium Chicken Francaise

Elevate your weeknight dinner with this irresistible Low Sodium Chicken Francaise—a lightened-up twist on the classic Italian-American favorite! This recipe swaps traditional heavy seasonings and high-sodium bouillon for low sodium chicken broth, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of garlic and black pepper, creating a vibrant and heart-healthy dish that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Perfectly pan-fried chicken cutlets are coated in a velvety, lemon-butter sauce and garnished with fresh parsley for a restaurant-quality meal you can make in just 35 minutes. Serve it with steamed vegetables or a side of whole-grain pasta to complete this elegant, sodium-conscious masterpiece.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 0.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons Garlic powder
• 2 Large eggs
• 1 cups Low sodium chicken broth
• 0.25 cups Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 Lemon, sliced

Directions

Step 1

Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to create four thin pieces. Pound them gently between two sheets of plastic wrap to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, combine the flour, black pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3

In another shallow dish, beat the eggs thoroughly.

Step 4

Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip them into the beaten eggs to coat completely.

Step 5

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add half the butter and allow it to melt and start foaming.

Step 6

Add the coated chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.

Step 7

Reduce the heat to low and add the chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom.

Step 8

Add the remaining butter and allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the top to coat.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(973.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1456.9

Total Fat 75.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 729.8mg	0%
Sodium 965.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 64.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.2g	0%
Total Sugars 4.8g
Protein 131.4g	0%

Vitamin D 83.5IU	0%
Calcium 180.1mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1593.5mg	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: 46.6%

Protein: 35.9%

Carbs: 17.5%