Best 6 Chicken Francaise Over Spaghetti Recipes

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**Introducing Chicken Francaise over Spaghetti: A Culinary Delight That Tantalizes the Taste Buds**

Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Chicken Francaise over Spaghetti, a classic dish that combines the elegance of French cuisine with the comforting appeal of Italian pasta. This culinary masterpiece features tender chicken breasts, expertly coated in a golden-brown breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to perfection. The chicken is then generously smothered in a luscious lemon-butter sauce, creating a tantalizing harmony of tangy and buttery flavors that will leave you craving more. Served atop a bed of al dente spaghetti, this dish is a symphony of textures and flavors that will delight your palate. Accompanied by easy-to-follow recipes for both the Chicken Francaise and the accompanying spaghetti, this article provides everything you need to recreate this restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own kitchen.

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CHICKEN FRANCESE



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Thin cutlets dipped in flour and egg are tossed in a delicious lemon, wine, and butter sauce.

Provided by James

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken cutlets (thin sliced)
4 large eggs (beaten)
2 large lemons (1 lemon sliced plus juice of half lemon)
1 cup low sodium chicken stock
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 cup flour
1/4 cup olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parsley
1-2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon black pepper

Steps:

  • Prepare frying station with chicken, a bowl of flour, and a bowl with beaten eggs.
  • Heat a large pan to medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Dredge chicken into flour, shake off excess and dip into egg. Add a bit of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil to pan and fry the cutlets. Do not crowd. Work in batches. Use more oil/butter as required for subsequent batches.
  • Fry cutlets for 3 minutes per side, then place on paper towels to drain.
  • Add sliced lemons to the pan and cook for 10-15 seconds. Add in the white wine, chicken stock, and the juice of half a lemon. Turn heat to medium-high and bring sauce to boil for 3-4 minutes.
  • Turn heat to medium-low and add small butter pieces rolled in flour (2 tablespoons worth). If the sauce is too thin add a touch more flour (~1 teaspoon) and continue to cook for 1-2 more minutes. Add a nice bit of black pepper and if necessary adjust salt and/or lemon juice amount.
  • When satisfied with the sauce's taste and consistency return the chicken to the pan and gently coat with the sauce and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Add the chopped parsley on top. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583 kcal, Fat 37.7 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, Cholesterol 317 mg, Sodium 850 mg, Carbohydrate 13.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Sugar 0.7 g, Protein 41.4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN FRANCESE



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Chicken francese, sometimes called chicken French, is one of those rare restaurant dishes that's truly easy to cook at home. If you can make chicken cutlets, you can make this lemony, buttery recipe; the only difference is an easy pan sauce that brightens the whole plate. This version includes lemon slices browned in butter, which are pretty and tasty but entirely optional. Although the name suggests that it's a French or Italian dish ("Francese" means French in Italian), it's actually neither: Like spaghetti and meatballs, it's a mostly Italian-American invention. Serve with something starchy to soak up every drop of the sauce; pasta is traditional.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 eggs
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, plus more for seasoning
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 to 6 large boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (buy the cutlets thinly sliced, or buy regular boneless breasts and slice them in half horizontally to make thin pieces)
3 to 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 lemon, thinly sliced, seeds removed (optional)
1/2 cup dry white wine
Freshly squeezed juice of 1 lemon, more to taste
2 cups chicken stock
3 to 4 tablespoons freshly minced parsley

Steps:

  • In a wide, shallow bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt and pepper until blended. Place the flour in a separate bowl. Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
  • In a wide skillet, heat olive and vegetable oils over medium heat until shimmering.
  • Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, lightly dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess. Dip into egg batter, let excess batter drip back into the bowl and place in the skillet. Fry, turning once, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Adjust the heat as the cutlets cook so they brown slowly and evenly, with a steady bubbling. Transfer to the paper-towel-lined pan and repeat with remaining cutlets.
  • When all cutlets are browned, remove the pan from the heat and pour off the oil. Wipe out the pan with paper towels. Return the pan to low heat.
  • If making the lemon slices (if not, skip to Step 6 below): Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter and then scatter the lemon slices over the bottom of the pan. Cook, stirring gently occasionally, until the lemon slices are golden and browning around the edges, about 3 minutes. Scoop out the lemon slices and set them aside.
  • Add 3 tablespoons of butter, the wine and lemon juice and bring to a boil. Boil until the liquid is syrupy, 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in the stock, bring to a boil and cook until thickened into a sauce, about 5 minutes. (It will thicken more when you add the cutlets.) Taste and adjust the seasonings with lemon, salt and pepper; it should be quite lemony and not too salty.
  • Reduce the heat, tuck the cutlets into the pan and simmer very gently until the sauce is velvety and the chicken pieces are heated through, about 4 minutes. Turn the cutlets over occasionally in the sauce. Place the browned lemon slices on top. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve, spooning some of the sauce over each serving.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1129, UnsaturatedFat 54 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 79 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 66 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 383 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 1 gram

CHICKEN FRANCESE



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Tyler Florence's Chicken Francese recipe from Food Network is similar to veal piccata: a lemony, sauteed chicken cutlet finished with a smooth white wine sauce.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, with rind, cut in thin rounds
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.
  • Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
  • Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

DELICIOUS EASY CHICKEN FRANCESE



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This is an easy and delicious recipe for Chicken Francese. It's great over pasta or rice or with a side of your favorite vegetable

Provided by Elaina

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

½ cup all-purpose flour
4 eggs, beaten
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup white wine
2 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup butter
2 lemons, juiced
1 teaspoon cornstarch

Steps:

  • Coat chicken with flour, then egg beat, then saute in a large skillet until almost cooked through. Drain on paper toweling.
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • In a medium saucepan combine the wine, broth, parsley, salt and pepper to taste, butter or margarine and lemon juice over medium low heat. Stir together while heating slowly. When butter or margarine has melted, slowly stir in cornstarch until sauce thickens slightly. Place chicken in a 9x13 inch baking dish and pour sauce over all.
  • Bake at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) for about 10 to 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 394.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.7 g, Cholesterol 282.4 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 229.3 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CREAMY CHICKEN FRANCESE



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White wine, lemons, garlic, and half-and-half come together for a creamy, delicious sauce on these quick-cooking chicken cutlets. A green vegetable or a salad, and some crusty bread, are perfect sides!

Provided by Bibi

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
¼ cup all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 (16 ounce) package linguine pasta
4 (4 ounce) chicken breast cutlets
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 medium lemon, cut into 8 slices
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
¾ cup chicken broth
½ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup half-and-half
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Stir beaten eggs and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese together in a shallow bowl. Stir flour, salt, and pepper together in a separate bowl. Dredge cutlets in the seasoned flour.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook linguine at a boil until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, heat butter and oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl the skillet once the butter has melted to combine butter and oil. Add lemon slices and cook, topped with a splatter screen, for 2 minutes per side.
  • Dip floured chicken cutlets into the egg mixture and cook in the same skillet, about 4 minutes per side. Be careful not to disturb the cutlets as they brown. Remove browned cutlets to a rack and keep warm. Add garlic and cook about 30 seconds. Pour in chicken broth, wine, and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and cook until liquid has reduced to about 1/3 cup, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove skillet from heat and cool sauce slightly, about 2 minutes. Gradually add half-and-half, stirring constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Drain linguine, reserving some of the cooking water.
  • Place skillet back on low heat. If the sauce is too thick, add cooking liquid from the pasta, 1 tablespoon at a time, until thinned to your desired consistency. If the sauce is too thin, create a paste from the leftover flour and about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Quickly stir or whisk the paste into the sauce and allow to cook to desired consistency.
  • Return chicken pieces and lemon slices to the sauce to warm through, about 2 minutes.
  • Serve each cutlet with two lemon slices and sauce over hot, cooked linguine. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 841.1 calories, Carbohydrate 95.3 g, Cholesterol 200.8 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 46.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 420.5 mg, Sugar 4.8 g

FAMOUS CHICKEN FRANCAISE



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Chicken with lemon juice, egg, butter and garlic. C'est magnifique!

Provided by Paula Tomlinson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, beaten
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch paprika
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
6 slices lemon, for garnish
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

Tips:

  • Mise en place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your dish turns out perfectly.
  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for fresh, organic produce and free-range, hormone-free chicken.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When you're cooking the chicken, make sure you don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly and will make it more likely to stick.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat: Medium heat is ideal for cooking chicken. This will help to prevent the chicken from overcooking and becoming dry.
  • Use a meat thermometer to check the internal temperature of the chicken: The internal temperature of the chicken should reach 165 degrees Fahrenheit before you remove it from the heat.
  • Make sure the sauce is simmering, not boiling: When you're making the sauce, make sure it is simmering, not boiling. This will help to prevent the sauce from becoming too thick or curdled.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over spaghetti immediately: Chicken francaise is best served immediately after it is made. This will ensure that the chicken is hot and juicy and the sauce is flavorful.

Conclusion:

Chicken francaise is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its crispy, golden-brown chicken, creamy lemon sauce, and al dente spaghetti, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken francaise a try.

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