Jul 13 2026

Francese Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Coated in egg batter & parmesan, lightly sautéed and topped with a light lemon butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Lemon Butter Sauce

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick. This ensures even cooking.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place the flour mixed with salt and pepper. In a second bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the grated Parmesan cheese.

Cooking the Chicken

  1. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, followed by a coating of Parmesan cheese, pressing lightly to adhere.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.

Making the Lemon Butter Sauce

  1. 5

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same skillet used for the chicken, add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining butter, allowing it to melt.

  2. 6

    Finish the Sauce

    Once the sauce has thickened slightly, stir in the chopped parsley, and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve the Dish

    Place the sautéed chicken on a serving plate and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top. Garnish with additional parsley if desired.

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