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Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese
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Chicken Francese is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that combines tender chicken cutlets with a zesty lemon sauce, making it an ideal choice for any occasion—from casual weeknight meals to elegant dinner parties. This quick and easy recipe features crispy chicken, coated in a light flour and egg mixture, then sautéed to perfection and served in a tangy sauce enriched with lemon juice and chicken broth. The combination of flavors is sure to impress your family and friends, making this dish a staple in your culinary repertoire.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half)
  • 1 large lemon (sliced)
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • ½ cup white grape juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, and pepper. In another dish, beat the eggs.
  2. Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
  4. Remove chicken from the pan; sauté lemon slices in leftover oil for about 2 minutes.
  5. Deglaze the pan with chicken broth and white grape juice, then stir in fresh lemon juice.
  6. Whisk in flour and butter until the sauce thickens.
  7. Return chicken to the pan for a brief simmer before serving hot garnished with chopped parsley.

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