Chicken Francaise Recipe
light egg batter with lemon butter sauce. Served with choice of Soup or Tossed Salad, & Penne in Marinara sauce.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Flatten the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Prepare the Egg Batter
In a shallow dish, whisk together the eggs. In another dish, place the flour.
- 3
Coat the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip in the egg mixture.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- 5
Make the Lemon Butter Sauce
In the same skillet, add the remaining butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits. Cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 6
Cook the Penne
Meanwhile, cook the penne pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- 7