Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese is a delicious and popular Italian-American dish. It is made by coating chicken cutlets in a light and tangy egg batter, then sautéing them until they are golden brown. The chicken is typically served with a lemon-butter sauce, which adds a refreshing and zesty flavor to the dish.

Ingredients

To make Chicken Francese, you will need the following ingredients:

• 4 chicken cutlets
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

Follow these steps to prepare Chicken Francese:

1. In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs and season with salt and pepper. 2. Place the flour in another shallow bowl and season with salt and pepper. 3. Dip each chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs. 4. Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. 5. Add the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook until they are golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 6. In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring the mixture to a simmer. 7. Stir in the remaining butter, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped parsley. Cook until the sauce thickens slightly. 8. Return the chicken cutlets to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until they are heated through and coated with the sauce. 9. Serve the Chicken Francese hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Variations

There are several variations of Chicken Francese that you can try:

• Add capers to the sauce for a tangy twist.
• Substitute white wine for the chicken broth to enhance the flavor.
• Serve the chicken over pasta or with a side of roasted vegetables for a complete meal.

See Also

• Italian cuisine
• Chicken piccata
• Chicken Marsala