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Chicken Francese Recipe Easy Homemade Dinner in 30 Minutes

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Tender chicken cutlets coated in a golden egg batter, served in a buttery, lemony white wine sauce—this luxurious dish is ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced or pounded into cutlets
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 2 large eggs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine (or chicken broth as a substitute)
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. Slice chicken breasts into thin cutlets or pound them to about 1/4 inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Place flour in a shallow bowl and coat each chicken cutlet lightly, shaking off any excess.
  3. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt. Dip each floured cutlet into the egg mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
  4. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add white wine and chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in lemon juice and simmer for 3-4 minutes.
  6. Place the chicken cutlets back into the skillet, spooning sauce over them. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  7. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot over pasta, rice, or vegetables.

Notes

For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free flour. Substitute white wine with chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version. Fry chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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Keywords: Chicken Francese, Lemon Chicken, Easy Dinner, Italian Recipe, Weeknight Meal

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