Indulge in the delectable flavors of Chicken Française with Rice Ala Chris, a classic French-American dish that tantalizes the taste buds with its crispy chicken cutlets smothered in a rich, lemony butter sauce. Accompanied by fluffy and flavorful rice, this dish is a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. The chicken is tender and juicy on the inside, while the crispy coating adds a satisfying crunch. The velvety lemon butter sauce is tangy and creamy, perfectly complementing the chicken. The rice is cooked to perfection, absorbing the essence of the sauce and providing a delightful base for the main course. This culinary masterpiece is sure to impress and satisfy any palate, making it an ideal choice for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. Dive into the culinary journey and discover the secrets behind this timeless classic, with step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure success in your kitchen.
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CHICKEN FRANCESE
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
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.
CHICKEN FRANCAISE WITH RICE ALA CHRIS
Got this recipe by spying on a restaurant chef who was dating my DD. Invited him into my kitchen to show off and I wrote everything down while he was cooking. guessed at the measurements but hope close enough is good enough. Now I make this to show off too.
Provided by BoxOWine
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- briefly rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain rice in strainer under cold running water.
- place in saucepan with about 2 cups chicken broth.
- broth should measure to your first knuckle on your hand.
- add few threads saffron.
- bring to boil, stir, lower heat to simmer and cover.
- simmer for about 15 mins.
- check rice to see that all liquid is absorbed.
- fluff with fork when ready to serve.
- make roux- in small saute pan melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
- whisk in 1 tblsp flour until blended, add small amounts of flour until roux is a light paste consistency.
- do not allow roux to brown.
- place pan on side place about 1 cup flour in shallow dish.
- salt and pepper cutlets to taste.
- dip chicken cutlets in flour to coat lightly.
- heat oil in large frying pan.
- dip floured cutlets in beaten eggs and fry until light brown.
- remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- remove oil from pan and wipe clean.
- add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, slowly melt.
- add wine, chicken broth and lemon juice.
- bring to slow boil.
- whisk in roux until sauce is lightly thickened.
- return chicken cutlets to pan and slowly heat.
DELICIOUS EASY CHICKEN FRANCESE
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
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
BREASTS OF CHICKEN ALLA FRANCESE
Provided by Pierre Franey
Categories dinner, easy, quick, main course
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place each chicken breast half between sheets of plastic wrap. Pound the chicken very thin with a flat mallet or meat pounder. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Dredge on both sides with flour. Shake off excess.
- Beat egg well. Add milk, salt and pepper to egg. Blend well with a wire whisk. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture to coat well on both sides. Remove excess egg mixture.
- Heat oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold pieces in one layer. Cook over medium-high heat about 2 minutes on one side or until golden brown. Turn and cook on the other side. Remove chicken to a warm serving plate and add butter and lemon juice to skillet. Cook and blend well very quickly. Pour sauce over chicken breasts. Garnish with lemon slices and sprinkle with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 370, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 19 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 36 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 733 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN FRANCESE
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
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
FAMOUS CHICKEN FRANCAISE
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
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
DREAMY CHICKEN FRANCESE
This is a fabulous main dish and is company worthy. Serve with rice and a cooked vegetable for a complete meal. Word of warning: it is not diet friendly
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 35m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Use a sharp knife to cut each chicken breast horizontally into 3 thin pieces.
- Combine tapioca starch, flour, and salt in a shallow dish and mix well. Place eggs in another shallow dish, and beat well.
- Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Dip chicken first in flour mixture, then into the eggs, coating completely. Cook chicken, in batches if necessary, until golden and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove chicken to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a drip tray.
- Place chicken in the preheated oven to keep warm.
- Meanwhile, reduce heat to medium-low, and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter in the skillet. Saute garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in cream, broth, wine, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce has reduced. Sauce can break if the heat is too high and it's not stirred regularly. Serve chicken topped with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 732.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.9 g, Cholesterol 335 mg, Fat 57.5 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 27 g, Sodium 1077.8 mg, Sugar 0.9 g
CHICKEN A LA FRANCAISE
A good dinner for two OR a great dinner for six! I make a simple rice pilaf (recipe attached). Can make regular, brown or wild rice/white by manufacturer directions. I was delighted to find my old recipe while going through my many recipe boxes. Hope you like it as much as I do.
Provided by DiAnne Hahaj
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. (While rice of your choice is cooking) Season chicken with salt & pepper; saute chicken strips in butter until browned. Add onions & mushrooms; continue cooking 2 minutes longer. Stir in wine, peas or pea pods and broth. Cover & simmer 20 minutes. Add tomatoes. Disolve cornstarch in mushroom liquid & stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stiring frequently, about 5 minutes longer.
- 2. RICE PILAF Add rice to melted butter in heavy skillet and heat until GOLDEN brown. Do not over brown. Add chicken broth and heat to boiling. Continue to cook (simmer) in covered skillet about 25 min until broth is absorbed OR turn into a casserole and bake, covered, in moderate oven 375 degree oven for 35-40 min. May add more broth,if necessary.
Tips:
- Use a large skillet or sauté pan for cooking the chicken to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- To achieve crispy and golden-brown chicken, make sure to sear it over medium-high heat before reducing the heat to medium-low for cooking through.
- Use a combination of flour and cornstarch as the breading for the chicken to create a crispy coating that adheres well.
- Make sure to whisk the eggs and milk together thoroughly before dipping the chicken to ensure an even coating.
- To prevent sticking, cook the chicken in batches if necessary and avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the chicken is cooked through to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve the chicken immediately with the lemon-butter sauce and rice pilaf for a complete and flavorful meal.
Conclusion:
Chicken Francaise with Rice Ala Chris is a classic French-inspired dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a rich and flavorful lemon-butter sauce. Served over fluffy rice pilaf, this dish is a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will satisfy any palate. With its elegant presentation and delicious taste, Chicken Francaise is suitable for special occasions or everyday meals. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, this recipe provides detailed instructions and tips to help you create a restaurant-quality dish at home. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and embark on a culinary journey to savor the delectable flavors of Chicken Francaise with Rice Ala Chris.
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