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Sabrina Hermes

Lemon Chicken Francese: Discover This Zesty Recipe!

Lemon Chicken Francese is a zesty and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken cutlets coated in a light batter, sautéed to golden perfection, and served with a tangy lemon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound total)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Begin by slicing each chicken breast in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place the flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk together the eggs and water until well combined.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and bubbling.
  5. Carefully add the chicken cutlets to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  6. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and set aside on a plate.
  7. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over the cutlets. Cook for an additional minute to heat through.
  9. Serve the chicken garnished with chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgSugar: 1g

Notes

  • For a gluten-free option, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour or a gluten-free flour blend.
  • Add capers to the sauce for a briny flavor that complements the lemon.

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