How to Make Delicious Easy Chicken Francese - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish that features tender chicken cutlets smothered in a tangy lemon butter sauce. This dish is not only incredibly delicious, but it's also surprisingly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

The key to a great Chicken Francese is to start with high-quality chicken. Thinly pounded chicken cutlets are essential for this recipe, as ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • ½ cup white wine
  • ¼ cup butter
  • 2 medium lemons, juiced
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 50 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Dredge chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl. Press into flour again to coat both sides. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until almost cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Heat chicken broth, wine, butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until butter melts. Stir water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until combined; add to broth mixture and cook until it thickens slightly, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Place chicken into the prepared baking dish and pour sauce over top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Nutrition

    395 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 282mg
    • Sodium: 229mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 20g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 35g
    • Vitamin C: 45mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 482mg