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30-minute Chicken Francaise

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!
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Course: Main Course
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes

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

For the sauce

  • 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

Instructions

  • 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.