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Lemon Butter Chicken Francese — A Bright, Flavorful Italian Classic You’ll Crave

Learn how to make Lemon Butter Chicken Francese with a golden crust and tangy, silky lemon-butter sauce

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2large chicken breasts, halved lengthwise
  • Salt & pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic powder
  • 1/4 cup+1 tablespoonflour, divided use
  • 2eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoonsolive oil
  • 1 tablespoonbutter
  • 1 cupchicken broth or a mix of chicken broth and dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1/2lemon, sliced into thin rings
  • Optional for serving: chopped parsley, freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Place chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  3. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and fry in a preheated skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook each side for about 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
  4. Set cooked chicken aside, reduce heat to medium, add butter, and stir in 1 tablespoon of flour.
  5. Whisk in broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Add lemon slices and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  6. Return chicken to the skillet, coat with sauce, and serve garnished with parsley and parmesan if desired.
  • Author: Chef mia