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Chicken Francese

A classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken cutlets in a bright, lemony, white wine sauce.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts chicken breasts cut into 0.5 inch thick cutlets
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 tablespoon butter
  • 0.5 cup dry white wine
  • 0.5 cup chicken broth
  • 0.33 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Pound chicken cutlets to 0.5 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Set up a breading station: place flour in one shallow dish, whisked eggs in another.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip in whisked eggs, ensuring it's fully coated.
  • Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Carefully place chicken cutlets in the hot skillet, working in batches if necessary, and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the skillet. Once melted, pour in the white wine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Stir in the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over it. Garnish with fresh parsley.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve with pasta, rice, or a side salad for a complete meal.