Delicious Easy Chicken Francese Recipe

Learn how to make a delicious and easy Chicken Francese with this simple recipe. Chicken Francese is a classic Italian-American dish made with chicken cutlets, eggs, flour, lemon juice, and chicken broth. The chicken cutlets are dipped in an egg and flour mixture, then cooked in a flavorful lemon and broth sauce. This recipe is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion.

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
2. Place the flour in a shallow dish and lightly beat the eggs in another shallow dish.
3. Dip each chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off any excess.
4. Next, dip the cutlet into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off.
5. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
6. Once the butter has melted and the skillet is hot, add the chicken cutlets.
7. Cook the cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove the cooked cutlets from the skillet and set aside.
9. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and lemon juice.
10. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
11. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted.
12. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken.
13. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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