Chicken Francaise Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Chicken
Prepare the Chicken
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper on both sides.
Dredge the Chicken
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off any excess.
Egg Wash
In a bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the lemon juice. Dip each floured chicken breast into the egg mixture to coat thoroughly.
Cooking Chicken
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat until hot.
Cook the Chicken
Carefully add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and place on a plate.
Making the Sauce
Add Chicken Broth
Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the skillet.
Add Capers
Stir in the capers and let the sauce simmer for another 2-3 minutes to thicken slightly.
Finishing Touches
Combine Chicken with Sauce
Return the cooked chicken breasts to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2 minutes to warm through.