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Easy Irresistible Crispy Chicken Francese Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

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A quick and easy chicken francese recipe featuring crispy chicken breasts coated in flour and eggs, served with a tangy lemon butter sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights yet fancy enough for special occasions.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour substitute)
  • 3 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 fresh lemons (juice and zest)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound with a meat mallet until about ½ inch thick (3-4 minutes).
  2. Pour 1 cup of flour into a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. In another shallow bowl, beat 3 eggs until smooth.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, coating well. Set aside on a plate for a minute.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add chicken breasts carefully. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F). Cook in batches if needed.
  5. Remove chicken and keep warm. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Pour in ½ cup chicken broth and juice of 2 lemons, scraping up browned bits from the pan. Let simmer 2-3 minutes.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons butter and ¼ cup grated Parmesan until melted and silky. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
  8. Return chicken to the pan briefly to coat with sauce or spoon sauce generously over plated chicken. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.

Notes

Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for best flavor. Pound chicken breasts to even thickness for quick, even cooking. Let coated chicken rest before cooking to help crust adhere. Avoid overcrowding pan to maintain crispiness. If sauce thickens too much, thin with broth or water. For dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil or vegan butter. Reheat leftovers gently in skillet with splash of broth to keep crust crispy; avoid microwaving.

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Keywords: chicken francese, crispy chicken, lemon chicken, quick dinner, weeknight meal, easy chicken recipe, lemon butter sauce, gluten-free option

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