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How to Make Chicken Francese, Italian-Style - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Francese is a popular Italian-American dish that features tender chicken cutlets, coated in a light and flavorful egg batter, and then pan-fried to perfection. This classic dish is simple to make, yet incredibly delicious, making it a favorite among home cooks and restaurant-goers alike.

The origins of Chicken Francese are somewhat debated, with some claiming it hails from Italy, while others argue it was created in America by Italian immigrants. Regardless of its origin, ther...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ½ cup butter
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 5 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 37 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Place flour in a shallow bowl. Beat eggs in a separate shallow bowl. Coat each piece of chicken in flour; dip in beaten eggs to coat completely. Press chicken into flour again until evenly coated. Reserve remaining flour.
  • Coat a skillet with olive oil and set over medium heat. Cook each piece of coated chicken in the hot olive oil until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Combine chicken broth, white wine, butter, lemon juice, garlic, parsley, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until sauce is smooth, not allowing it to boil, about 5 minutes. Slowly sift 1 cup reserved flour into sauce while continually whisking until sauce thickens, 2 to 3 minutes. Pour sauce over chicken.
  • Bake chicken in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    • Nutrition

    693 cal.

    • Total Fat: 36g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 259mg
    • Sodium: 307mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 34g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 58mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 323mg

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