Indulge in the delectable flavors of Chicken Francaise, a classic French dish that combines the essence of France with the versatility of chicken. Characterized by its golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy interior, this dish tantalizes the taste buds with its perfect balance of tangy lemon, savory herbs, and rich butter. Prepared with love and attention to detail, this culinary masterpiece promises an unforgettable dining experience.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll embark on a culinary journey, exploring the art of crafting the perfect Chicken Francaise. From selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the techniques that elevate this dish to greatness, we'll unveil the secrets of this timeless recipe. Along the way, we'll discover variations that cater to diverse tastes and preferences, ensuring that every bite is a symphony of flavors. Join us as we delve into the world of Chicken Francaise, transforming ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary feast for the senses.
**Recipes included in this article:**
* **Classic Chicken Francaise:** Experience the authentic flavors of this French classic, prepared with succulent chicken breasts, a zesty lemon sauce, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs.
* **Baked Chicken Francaise:** Discover a healthier version of Chicken Francaise, baked to perfection in the oven. Enjoy all the deliciousness of the original recipe without compromising on health.
* **Chicken Francaise with Mushrooms:** Elevate your Chicken Francaise with the addition of sautéed mushrooms, adding an earthy depth of flavor and a textural contrast that will delight your palate.
* **Chicken Francaise with Spinach:** Incorporate the goodness of spinach into your Chicken Francaise for a nutritious and vibrant dish. The鮮嫩的菠菜leaves add a delightful pop of color and a boost of essential vitamins and minerals.
* **Chicken Francaise with Artichokes:** Experience a Mediterranean twist on Chicken Francaise by adding marinated artichoke hearts. The tangy, briny flavor of the artichokes complements the lemon sauce beautifully, creating a unique and flavorful dish.
CHICKEN FRANCESE RECIPE
Juicy and tender chicken breasts prepared in a lemony sauce
Provided by Rena
Categories Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Prepare 2 stations for the chicken; A shallow dish with the beaten eggs, milk, salt and pepper. A second dish with wheat flour with just a pinch of salt and pepper.
- First, dredge the chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off the excess.
- Next, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, and finally dredge into the flour again, gently pressing to adhere on all sides. Repeat with all the chicken cutlets.
- Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add coated cutlets and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side. You might need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Place the chicken aside on a plate.
- To the same preheated skillet add one tablespoon of oil. Add in onion and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbles appear 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the stock and lemon juice, and whisk to combine, simmering over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Taste and season to taste.
- Stir in lemon slices and return the chicken back into the pan. Continue to simmer until the chicken is piping hot.
- Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Enjoy
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 - chicken breast, Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 509 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g
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.
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
HEALTHY CHICKEN FRANCAISE
A classic Italian dish with a healthier twist. By replacing the butter with the Earth Balance you are saving yourself quite a few calories. I have made this for people who are not dieting (nor are they trying) and they raved about for weeks. This has become the number one crowd pleaser for me so I'm hoping you, your friends and family will enjoy it as well.
Provided by BPerez0426
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 10 cutlets, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a bowl mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper .
- In another bowl mix the eggs with water and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan on medium-low heat.
- Pat dry chicken cutlets and dredge in flour mixture, coating both sides evenly shaking excess flour off.
- Place chicken into egg wash mix, coat both sides.
- Allow the chicken to drip excess egg coating and place fully coated chicken into hot oil. .
- Let chicken cook for ]4 to 6 minutes until lightly brown, flip chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.
- Remove chicken and allow to rest.
- Turn stove off and add lemon juice, Earth Balance Buttery Spread and lemon zest to sauce pan.
- Stir until butter is melted.
- Remove butter lemon sauce from pan.
- Place chicken in an oven safe dish and pour sauce on top of chicken.
- Arrange lemon rounds and sprinkle parsley evenly throughout the dish.
- Place chicken in oven for 7 minutes or until sauce has been absorbed by chicken and breading is not wet.
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
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
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts: This will make the dish healthier and easier to prepare.
- Pound the chicken breasts thin: This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Dredge the chicken in flour: This will help the sauce to adhere to the chicken.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to brown the chicken and prevent it from sticking to the pan.
- Add the lemon juice, white wine, and chicken broth: This will create a flavorful sauce.
- Simmer the chicken in the sauce: This will allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
- Serve the chicken over rice or pasta: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.
Conclusion:
Healthy Chicken Francaise is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a healthier version of the classic French dish, and it is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful chicken dish, give Healthy Chicken Francaise a try. You won't be disappointed!
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