Description
Savory chicken francese delights palates with its zesty lemon-butter sauce and golden-crusted chicken cutlets. Italian-American culinary magic brings crisp, tender chicken to your plate, promising a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Dry Ingredients:
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon capers
- Salt
- Pepper
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup dry white wine
- 2 lemons (juice)
- 1 lemon (zest)
- Fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Gently coat chicken breasts with salt and pepper, ensuring even seasoning.
- Dredge each piece thoroughly in flour, tapping to remove excess coating.
- Whisk eggs and Parmesan cheese together in a shallow dish until well combined.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until shimmering.
- Dunk floured chicken into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then carefully place in hot skillet.
- Cook chicken 3-4 minutes per side until exterior turns golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and quickly deglaze with chicken broth, white wine, and fresh lemon juice.
- Simmer sauce for 4-5 minutes, allowing liquid to reduce and flavors to concentrate.
- Gently return chicken to skillet, coating each piece with the tangy sauce.
- Let chicken absorb sauce flavors for 2-3 minutes.
- Plate chicken and generously drizzle remaining sauce over the top.
- Garnish with bright lemon slices and freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly pounded to guarantee uniform cooking and tender texture.
- Choose fresh, high-quality lemons for the brightest, most vibrant sauce flavor.
- Pat chicken completely dry before flouring to achieve a crispy, golden-brown exterior without excess moisture.
- Create a gluten-free version by substituting all-purpose flour with almond flour or cornstarch for a lighter coating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 304 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg