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Ina Garten Chicken Francese Recipe

Ina Garten Chicken Francese
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Chicken Francese, also known as Chicken French, is a dish where chicken cutlets are dipped in flour and egg, pan-fried, and finished with a tangy lemon-butter sauce. Ina Garten’s version enhances the dish with fresh parsley and a touch of white wine.

Ingredients

  • Boneless, skinless chicken breasts – 4, pounded thin
  • All-purpose flour – 1 cup (for dredging)
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper – ½ teaspoon
  • Eggs – 3 large, beaten
  • Olive oil – 2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter – 4 tablespoons
  • Garlic – 2 cloves, minced
  • Dry white wine – ½ cup
  • Chicken stock – 1 cup
  • Lemon juice – ¼ cup, freshly squeezed
  • Lemon slices – 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Fresh parsley – 2 tablespoons, chopped

Instructions

Prepare the Chicken

    • Flatten the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about ½ inch.

    • Season the Flour: Mix the flour, salt, and black pepper in a shallow dish.

    • Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then dip it into the beaten eggs, coating evenly.

Pan-Fry the Chicken

    • Heat the olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

    • Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.

Make the Lemon Butter Sauce

    • In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

    • Deglaze the pan with white wine, scraping up any browned bits. Simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.

    • Stir in the chicken stock and lemon juice. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt into the sauce.

Combine and Simmer

    • Return the chicken to the skillet and add the lemon slices.

    • Simmer for 2-3 minutes, spooning the sauce over the chicken to coat it well.

Garnish and Serve

    • Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and pour the sauce over it.

    • Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Find it online: https://inagartencooks.com/ina-garten-chicken-francese/