chicken francese

New Bedford, MA
Updated on Apr 26, 2011

A great recipe for having people over! You can use frozen chicken cutlets for a cheaper option than fresh cutlets.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • - flour, for dredging
  • - salt and pepper
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 - lemon, with rind, cut in thin rounds
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 - lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

How To Make chicken francese

  • Step 1
    Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Step 2
    Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tbsp. water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.
  • Step 3
    Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off.
  • Step 4
    When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 3 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
  • Step 5
    Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour.
  • Step 6
    Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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