Chicken Francese Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
For the Sauce
Method
Preparation of Chicken
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Begin by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. This ensures they cook evenly.
- 2
Season and Dredge
In a shallow dish, mix together the flour, salt, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip it in the beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip off.
Cooking the Chicken
- 3
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Add the dredged chicken breasts to the skillet in a single layer. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 5
- 6
Add Broth and Lemon Juice
Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- 7