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Golden pan-seared chicken cutlets simmered in a creamy lemon sauce with fresh parsley.

Chicken Francese Recipe

Chicken Francese made with thin chicken cutlets lightly coated in flour and egg, pan-fried until golden, then simmered in a lemon, butter, white wine, and cream sauce until tender and flavorful.
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Course: Main dish
Cuisine: Italian-American
Keyword: Chicken Francese Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 ip h3 eggs beaten
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil for frying

Sauce

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon thinly sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Instructions

  • Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each breast horizontally to create two thin cutlets. Set aside.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs to coat evenly.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, fry the chicken cutlets until golden brown on both sides, approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon slices and cook until lightly golden on both sides. Remove the lemon slices and reserve.
  • Pour the white wine into the skillet and allow it to simmer for several minutes, scraping the bottom of the pan to release any browned bits.
  • Add the chicken stock and lemon juice. Bring to a gentle simmer and allow the sauce to reduce for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the heavy cream and return the chicken cutlets to the skillet. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened to a velvety consistency.
  • Season the sauce with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with reserved lemon slices and fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the all-purpose flour with a certified gluten-free flour blend suitable for dredging. Ensure that the chicken stock and all other ingredients are labeled gluten free to avoid cross-contamination.