La Viola’s Chicken Francaise

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 9
La Viola's Chicken Francaise recipe for an elegant dinner
in Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 large boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 large eggs
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice plus 1 whole lemons , thinly sliced
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
718
Sugar
2g
Fat
53g
Chicken Francaise is a traditional French dish that has become popular in the United States, especially in Italian-American restaurants like La Viola. The dish consists of thin chicken cutlets that are coated in seasoned flour, dipped in egg, and pan-fried until golden brown. The chicken is then served with a lemon-butter sauce made with white wine, chicken broth, and fresh lemon juice. This elegant dish is perfect for a romantic dinner or special occasion, but it's also easy enough to make for a simple weeknight meal.

Instructions

1.Place each chicken breast between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a flat meat mallet until very thin.
2.Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
3.Meanwhile, mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper together on a large plate.
4.In a shallow dish, whisk the eggs together with 1/4 cup water.
5.Dip the chicken in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the egg mixture to coat completely.
6.Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
7.Remove the chicken to a platter and keep warm.
8.In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the lemon slices and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned.
9.Add the wine, chicken broth, lemon juice, and remaining salt and black pepper to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until the sauce is reduced slightly.
10.Pour the sauce over the chicken, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve immediately.

PROS

La Viola’s Chicken Francaise is a classic and elegant main dish, perfect for a dinner party or special occasion.

The dish is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients, making it a simple weeknight meal as well.

CONS

The chicken is fried and cooked in butter, making it high in calories and fat.

This dish should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish contains protein from the chicken and some nutrients from the lemon and parsley.
The chicken is a low-fat, high-protein meat that provides essential amino acids for muscle growth and repair.
The lemon and parsley add some Vitamin C, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory compounds to the dish.

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