Name: 30-minute Chicken Francaise
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts boneless (cut in halves lengthwise); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs; 3 tablespoons of oil; 1 large lemon sliced into rounds; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour; 1 cup dry white wine; ¾ cup low sodium chicken broth; 1 ½ tablespoon lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (for garnish)

This super-easy 30-minute chicken Francaise recipe has just the right amount of lemon flavor, white wine, and butter. Add it to your dinner rotation!

There are so many reasons why you need to try this recipe and add this to your weekly menu rotation.

So easy to make
Juicy, tender, and delicious
It only takes 30 minutes to make
Everyone’s favorite!

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The ingredients

Making chicken francese won’t take long; hence, you only need some basic ingredients.

Chicken breast. Skinless and boneless, or use chicken cutlets
Eggs to coat the chicken
All-purpose flour to coat the chicken
Lemon. Use fresh lemons and not lemon juice
Oil and butter to cook the chicken and sauce
White wine, chicken broth
Parsley for garnish
Salt and pepper to taste

How to make an easy and delicious chicken Francaise

For the chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper
Take all-purpose flour in one bowl and whisk eggs in another bowl. Coat the chicken in egg mixture then dredge in the flour
In a large skillet over medium heat, add 3 tablespoons of oil. Add the chicken pieces without overcrowding the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until the chicken turns light brown in color. Remove and transfer to a plate
Clean the skillet of excess oil, add lemon slices, and cook until a little charred. Remove and transfer to a plate

For the sauce:

Add the butter to a pan and let it melt over medium heat, whisk in all-purpose flour and cook for 30 seconds, next add wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes or until slightly thickened
Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes over low flame. Garnish with chopped parsley and charred lemon. Serve hot and enjoy

What is the difference between chicken francaise and chicken francese

They’re both the same, with the same techniques and ingredients; and just different spellings.

Can I make this chicken dish gluten-free

Yes, you can substitute all-purpose flour with rice flour when coating the chicken.

What do you serve with chicken francaise

This lemony Italian chicken goes well with so many dishes and here are some ideas.

Storing chicken francaise

You can store the chicken Francaise in an airtight container for 4 days in the refrigerator or around 3 months in the freezer. Store the chicken cutlets and the sauce in different containers when freezing. To reheat, defrost in the refrigerator for 5-6 hours and then pop the cutlets in the microwave at 250F until heated, reheat the sauce in a pan over medium heat

Make ahead chicken francaise

You can prepare the sauce ahead and refrigerate it in an airtight container for up to 24 hours. And you just cook the chicken before you serve it.

Freezing chicken Francaise

You can store the cooked cutlets in the freezer for up to 3 months. For a better result, separate the buttery lemon sauce in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months. Make sure to defrost both the chicken and sauce before reheating.

Lemon, white wine, and butter. This easy, delicious 30-minute chicken francaise is a recipe every cook should master!