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chicken francese: fried chicken breasts with lemon and wine sauce

Chicken Francese

Diana
Chicken Francese is always a hit! The lemon and white wine sauce gives the breaded fried chicken breasts fabulous flavor.
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Servings 6 servings
Course Chicken Breasts, Fried Chicken
Cuisine French
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts, cutlets, or 3 chicken breasts sliced horizontally to make cutlets
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk or half-and-half
  • Kosher salt
  • Black pepper
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice, from 1 lemon
  • 2 cups chicken stock
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon cornstarch whisked with 2 tablespoon of cold water, to thicken
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Instructions

  • Pat the chicken dry and, if necessary, slice each piece horizontally to make thin cutlets.
  • Whisk the eggs with the milk, 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, and 1/2 teaspoon of pepper. Measure the flour and put it in a wide shallow bowl or on a plate.
  • Dip the chicken in the flour and then coat with the egg mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large, deep skillet or sauté pan over medium heat.
  • When the oil is shimmering, add the chicken pieces. Lower the heat to medium-low and cook the chicken for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until nicely browned. Remove the chicken to paper towels to drain. To avoid crowding, you might have to cook the chicken in two batches.
  • Pour off the oil and wipe out the pan.
  • Place the pan over medium heat and add the butter, wine, and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. Bring to a boil and continue to cook for about 4 minutes. Add the chicken stock and boil for about 5 minutes. Taste and adjust the seasonings with more lemon juice, salt, and pepper, as needed.
  • Add the chicken back to the sauce mixture and cook for about 5 minutes, or until hot and the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
  • For a thicker sauce combine the cornstarch with water and add it to the sauce about 1 to 2 minutes before it is done.
  • Arrange the chicken in a serving bowl or on a platter. Drizzle with the sauce and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
Keyword chicken breasts, chicken francese, fried chicken breasts, wine
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