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