Chicken Française is a classic Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts lightly coated in flour and egg, then sautéed in a lemon butter sauce. It's perfect for a special dinner or a fancy weeknight meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
15min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 g black pepper
- 60 g butter
- 4 chicken breasts
- 240 ml chicken broth
- 2 eggs
- 120 g flour
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 30 ml olive oil
- 15 g parsley
- 5 g salt
- 120 ml white wine
Directions
Step 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 3
Beat the eggs in a shallow dish. Dip the floured chicken into the eggs, coating completely.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil and half of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 5
Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook until golden brown on each side, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 6
Add the remaining butter, lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth to the skillet. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.