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Chicken Francese

This Chicken Francese recipe features tender, egg washed chicken in a spectacular lemon butter and white wine sauce. An elegant, restaurant quality Italian meal made easy at home.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 ½ lbs)
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup all purpose flour for dredging
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons water
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon cut into thin rounds
  • ½ cup dry white wine e.g., Pinot Grigio
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

  • Place chicken between plastic wrap and pound to ¼ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Set up dredging station: one plate with seasoned flour, one bowl with eggs and water (whisked).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Dredge chicken in flour, then dip in egg wash.
  • Cook chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  • Add lemon slices to skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add wine, broth, and lemon juice. Simmer for 5 minutes, scraping up brown bits.
  • Coat butter in flour and whisk into sauce to thicken.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to heat through.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve.

Notes

  • Pound Evenly: Ensuring the chicken is a uniform ¼ inch thickness is the key to perfectly cooked cutlets.
  • Don't Skip the Scraping: Those browned bits in the pan are packed with flavor and form the foundation of your sauce.
  • Wine Substitute: If you prefer not to cook with wine, you can use an additional ½ cup of chicken broth with an extra tablespoon of lemon juice.