Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsEnza's Italian RestaurantChicken Francese Recipe

Chicken Francese Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For the Sauce

Method

Preparation of Chicken

  1. 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. 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

  1. 3

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  2. 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

  1. 5

    Sauté the Garlic

    In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

  2. 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.

  3. 7

    Finish the Sauce

    Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

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