Pickleguy’s Tasty & Quick “chicken Francese”

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 1
Tasty and Quick Chicken Francese recipe for a flavorful dinner
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
1/3 cup parmesan cheese , grated
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 tablespoons lemon juice ( about 1 lemon )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
350
Sugar
1g
Fat
18g
Chicken Francese is an Italian-American dish that is easy to make and bursting with tangy flavor. It consists of dredged and dipped chicken breasts in a flavorful egg and lemon juice mixture, then pan-fried in olive oil and butter. This quick and simple recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or for hosting guests. It pairs well with roasted vegetables and white wine.

Instructions

1.In a shallow bowl, mix together the flour, parmesan cheese, dried parsley, salt, pepper, and lemon pepper.
2.In another shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and lemon juice.
3.Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
4.Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture.
5.Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until cooked through.
6.Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and garnish with fresh parsley.

PROS

This dish is easy and quick to make, and has a deliciously tangy and savory flavor.

It is a great way to use up any leftover chicken breasts.

Also, it is a low-carb and high-protein meal.

CONS

The downside of this recipe is that it uses a lot of dishes for the dredging and mixing.

It might also tend to get dry if overcooked.

Additionally, some people might find the tangy flavor overwhelming.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The chicken in this recipe is a good source of lean protein and low in fat when compared to red meat.
The lemon juice can help the body to absorb the iron from the chicken.
The herbs used in the recipe, such as parsley, contain antioxidants and vitamin C.

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