Description
Effortless Chicken Francese with Zesty Lemon-Butter Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1.5 tsp Kosher Salt
- 0.75 tsp Black Pepper
- 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Large Eggs
- 2 tbsp Milk or Half-and-Half
- 3 tbsp Salted Butter
- 1 Shallot, chopped
- 0.5 cup Dry White Wine
- 1.5 cups Chicken Broth
- 2 tbsp Flat Leaf Parsley, chopped
- Fresh Lemon
- Buttery Mashed Potatoes, Rice, or Pasta
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Start by butterfly-cutting the boneless skinless chicken breasts into even cutlets, ensuring they cook uniformly. Season each side with kosher salt and black pepper, then dredge them in all-purpose flour, shaking off any excess.
- Coat Chicken: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the large eggs and milk or half-and-half until fully combined. Dip each flour-coated chicken cutlet into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated.
- Cook Chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil and 1 tablespoon of salted butter. Once the butter is melted and begins to foam, carefully add the chicken cutlets to the skillet without overcrowding. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Make Sauce: In the same skillet, toss in the chopped shallot and sauté for about 2 minutes or until softened. Then, deglaze the pan with the dry white wine, scraping up any flavorful bits, and allow it to simmer for another 2 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Finish Dish: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly. Return the golden chicken cutlets to the skillet, spooning the savory lemon-butter sauce over them.
- Serve & Enjoy: Plate your Chicken Francese with a sides of buttery mashed potatoes, rice, or pasta, and squeeze fresh lemon over the dish before serving.
Notes
- Choose uniform chicken breasts for even cooking.
- Substitutes for ingredients can be used based on dietary preferences.
- Fresh lemon wedges enhance the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 225 mg