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Chicken Francese

Chicken Francese
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Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chicken Francese, a classic Italian-American dish that transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary meal. This recipe features tender, lightly battered chicken breasts pan-fried to a perfect golden brown and drizzled with a luscious lemon sauce made from white grape juice. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this dish is not only easy to prepare but also impressively presented. Serve it over pasta, rice, or alongside sautéed vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal that your guests will rave about.

Ingredients

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  • 2 large skinless boneless chicken breasts (250-300g each)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp cooking salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 50g unsalted butter
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup dry white grape juice
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to create four thin pieces. Whisk eggs and milk together in a bowl; set aside. In another plate, mix flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken in flour mixture.
  2. Heat olive oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Dip chicken into the egg mixture and place it in the pan. Cook for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 68°C/155°F). Remove from pan.
  3. In the same pan, sauté lemon slices for about one minute until soft; remove them as well.
  4. Wipe the pan clean and melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour for one minute, then gradually add half of the chicken stock while stirring until smooth. Add remaining stock, grape juice, and salt.
  5. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens. Return chicken and lemon slices to the pan, spooning sauce over them before serving.

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