chicken francaise in 5 minutes

Magnolia, TX
Updated on Apr 21, 2013

This is a recipe from The Chew's Michael Simon. He made it for a 5 minute challenge. I watched the segment a few times, then made the effort to re-create it with fantastic results! My family loves it!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 6 - boneless chicken breasts, filleted or pounded thin
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • - flour for dredging
  • 3 - eggs
  • 4 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 2 cups sliced mushrooms
  • 3 tablespoons parsley
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup white wine (i like pinot grigio)
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock

How To Make chicken francaise in 5 minutes

  • Step 1
    Fillet chicken, pat dry then seaon with salt and pepper and set aside
  • Step 2
    Prepare your work station. One bowl with flour and one with eggs (beaten) and fry pan with butter and oil. Heat pan to medium.
  • Step 3
    Dredge chicken in flour first, then dip in egg and place in hot fry pan, repeat until pan is full
  • Step 4
    Fry for about 2 minutes, until browned, then flip each piece
  • Step 5
    Add garlic and mushroom to pan and fry for an additional 5 minutes or until brown.
  • Step 6
    Squeeze or pour lemon juice directly on to chicken breasts, then deglaze pan with white wine.
  • Step 7
    Add chicken stock and parsley and cook to reduce broth to a smooth gravy.
  • Step 8
    Serve over rice ***note*** Original recipe calls for capers instead of mushrooms.

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Category: Chicken
Culture: French
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Pan Fry

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