Chicken Francesa
Chicken Francesa is a restaurant-worthy dish that brings classic Italian-American flavors right to your table. This elegant yet approachable recipe features tender, golden-pan-fried chicken breasts coated in a light Parmesan-egg batter for a luscious texture and rich taste. Simmered in a buttery, tangy sauce of chicken broth, dry white wine, and fresh lemon juice, each bite is infused with vibrant flavor. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions and pairs beautifully with pasta, rice, or roasted vegetables. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, Chicken Francesa is an irresistible combination of simplicity and sophistication, destined to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 large Eggs
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 0.5 cup Dry white wine
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
- 4 slices Lemon slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet to pound them to an even thickness, about 1/4 inch thick.
Season the flour with salt and black pepper in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, whisk the eggs and Parmesan cheese together until smooth.
Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, shaking off the excess, and then dip them into the egg mixture, coating them evenly.
Heat 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook the chicken in batches, about 3-4 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Remove the chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth, white wine, and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter to the sauce and whisk until it melts and the sauce becomes slightly thickened.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over each piece. Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices if desired. Serve immediately with pasta, rice, or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2777 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.7 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 47.8 g | 239% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1489 mg | 496% | |
| Sodium | 4182 mg | 182% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.2 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.3 g | ||
| Protein | 265.9 g | 532% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.5 mcg | 22% | |
| Calcium | 490 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 17.2 mg | 96% | |
| Potassium | 2645 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
