Chicken Francese Recipe
Our traditional chicken francese, a generous serving of penne pasta with your choice of our creamy vodka sauce or Mama's marinara, a dinner-size Insalata Mista with house made creamy balsamic dressing and a garlic stick pie. Feeds 4 people.
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Ingredients
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For the Chicken Francese
For the Pasta
For the Insalata Mista
For the Garlic Stick Pie
Method
For the Chicken Francese
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Dredge in Flour
Place the flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- 3
Prepare Egg Mixture
In another bowl, beat the eggs and mix in the grated Parmesan cheese.
- 4
Coat the Chicken
Dip the floured chicken breasts into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully coated.
- 5
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- 6
Make the Sauce
In the same skillet, add the chicken broth and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any brown bits. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- 7
Garnish
Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
For the Pasta
- 8
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the penne pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 9
Prepare the Sauce
In a saucepan, heat the creamy vodka sauce or marinara over low heat until warmed through. Combine with the cooked pasta.
For the Insalata Mista
- 10
Assemble the Salad
In a large bowl, combine mixed salad greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, and shredded carrots.
- 11
Dress the Salad
Drizzle the creamy balsamic dressing over the salad and toss gently to combine.
For the Garlic Stick Pie
- 12
Prepare the Dough
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Roll out the pizza dough into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- 13
Add Garlic and Oil
In a small bowl, mix the minced garlic and olive oil. Brush this mixture over the rolled-out dough.
- 14
Sprinkle Cheese
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the top of the dough.
- 15
Bake
Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cut into strips to serve.
