Crispy Chicken Francese: Indulgent with Lemon Parmesan Sauce
Enjoy a deliciously crispy chicken dish with a zesty lemon parmesan sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Start by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness.
- Set up a breading station with flour, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with Parmesan.
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, and let it simmer in the sauce for a few minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, add lemon zest to the sauce.
- Serve with pasta or a fresh salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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