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Chicken Francaise


Chicken Francaise

About this Recipe:

Chicken Francaise is a very easy and delicious dish. Chicken is dipped in egg and flour, then pan fried. It is then served with a light butter and lemon sauce.


Main Ingredients:

Chicken breast halves: 4 boneless skinless
Egg: 1, beaten
Lemon: juice of 1 medium
Flour: 1 cup
Paprika: 1 tsp
Butter: 1 tbsp
Olive oil: 1 tbsp
Chicken broth: 1.5 cup
Fresh parsley: 1 tbsp, chopped
Salt


Directions:

1. Add half of the lemon juice to the beaten egg.

2. In another bowl mix flour and paprika.

3. Coat chicken breasts with flour, then dip into the egg mixture. Dip again in the flour.

4. Fry chicken breasts in butter and olive oil until golden on each side, about 3-4 minutes.

5. Add chicken broth and the rest of the lemon juice to the pan . Cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes. Do not over cook them.

6. Add chopped parsley before removing from heat. Season with salt if necessary.

Published on March 30, 2010
Herbs & Spices in this Recipe:

Parsley
Parsley
Paprika
Paprika

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Servings
 
4
Easiness
 
Intermediate
Prep Time
 
5 min
Cook Time
 
15 min
Ready in
 
20 min
4 Ratings
 
Average rating: 3.5


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