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Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese is a classic dish featuring chicken breasts coated in seasoned flour and egg, cooked to perfection and served in a glossy lemon butter sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 393 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp Knife & Chopping Board
  • 2 Large Shallow Dishes
  • Large Non-Stick Pan & Tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • Jug (for stock)
  • whisk

Ingredients
  

Chicken

  • 2 pieces Chicken Breasts preferably close to room temp
  • 35 g Plain Flour
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 2 pieces Eggs
  • 20 g Parmesan see notes
  • 1 ½ tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter 15g

Sauce

  • 1 large Lemon slice 4 thin rings from the centre then squeeze 1 tablespoon juice from the ends
  • 60 ml Dry White Wine
  • 180 ml Chicken Stock
  • 4 tablespoon Unsalted Butter diced into small cubes (keep in the fridge until needed)
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Chives finely diced

Instructions
 

  • Take two large shallow dishes. In the 1st combine the flour and seasoning and in the 2nd beat the egg and whisk in the parmesan.
  • Lay two chicken breasts on a chopping board and horizontally slice them right through the centre to create 4 even-sized breasts. Individually coat each of them in the flour then return to the chopping board.
  • Add 1 ½ tablespoon oil and 1 tablespoon butter to a large non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Place the bowl with the egg next to the pan, then one by one coat the chicken in the egg, allow excess to drip off, then place in the pan. Cook each side for around 3 minutes, or until golden on the outside and just about cooked right through the centre. Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a plate to one side.
  • Add the lemon slices to the pan and fry for around 20 seconds each side, just until they start to soften and lightly colour. Remove from the pan (don't rest on the chicken).
  • Pour in the wine and rapid simmer for around 2 minutes, or until it has mostly evaporated, deglazing the pan as needed. Pour in the stock and 1 tablespoon lemon juice (you can adjust this later) and bring to a simmer.
  • Add the cubed butter to the leftover flour then toss coat. Add the floured butter to the pan and swiftly whisk until it blends into the stock. Add the chives and continue simmering and stirring until the sauce turns cloudy and thickens slightly to a glossy texture. Generously season to taste.
  • Add the chicken alongside any resting juices and place then lemon slices on top. Baste in the sauce to warm it back through then serve and enjoy.

Notes

Parmesan adds flavor to the batter and helps it crisp up. Use fresh dusty variety for best results. Reduce wine to burn off alcohol for a balanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 393kcalCarbohydrates: 7.61gProtein: 33.04gFat: 25.09gSaturated Fat: 11.753gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2.104gMonounsaturated Fat: 9.204gTrans Fat: 0.636gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 478mgPotassium: 373mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.15gVitamin A: 710IUVitamin C: 0.9mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 1.99mg
Keyword Chicken Francese, Chicken Recipe, Classic Recipe, Dinner Recipe, easy chicken, Italian chicken
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