Description
Golden, crispy chicken breasts simmered in a rich lemon-butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights or dinner parties this Chicken Francese is a comforting Italian-American classic.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 large eggsn1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)`
Instructions
Pound chicken breasts to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
Dredge in flour, then dip in beaten eggs.
In a large skillet, heat oil and 1 tbsp butter. Pan-fry chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden.
Remove chicken and set aside. Add remaining butter, lemon juice, and broth to the pan.
Simmer sauce for 2–3 minutes, scraping up any browned bits.
Return chicken to pan and spoon sauce over.nGarnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
Serve with mashed potatoes, pasta, or rice to soak up the sauce.
Let flour coating sit for 5 minutes before frying to improve crispiness.
For a dairy-free version, substitute the butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10min
- Cook Time: 20min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 380 mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 145mg