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easy chicken francaise

(2 ratings)
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Private Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
Holland, PA

This easy to make dish cooks up super fast in a buttery lemon sauce.

(2 ratings)
yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For easy chicken francaise

  • 1 lb
    thin-sliced chicken cutlets
  • 1 c
    flour
  • pinch of salt and pepper
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 1 Tbsp
    chopped garlic
  • 1 tsp
    paprika
  • 2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 1 c
    chicken broth or 1/2 cup chicken broth and 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 Tbsp
    flour
  • 1 can
    (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained (optional)

How To Make easy chicken francaise

  • 1
    Season 1 cup of flour with salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat chicken cutlets with seasoned flour, shaking off excess; then dip in egg.
  • 2
    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan fry chicken until golden brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes; transfer to plate. Add mushrooms and garlic and pan fry 2 to 3 minutes more. Transfer mushrooms and garlic to the plate with the chicken. Pour off remaining oil and discard. Keep chicken and mushrooms warm, in 200 degree oven, covered with aluminum foil.
  • 3
    Melt butter in same skillet, cook and stir remaining 2 tbsp. flour in butter for 5 minutes, then add chicken broth and lemon juice. Simmer until thickened, about 10 minutes. Return chicken and mushrooms and garlic to the skillet. Continue simmering , about 15 more minutes.
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