Leah Ferguson
@leafitfer
Easy Chicken Française
A quick and delicious chicken dish featuring tender chicken cutlets coated in a light batter, pan-fried to golden perfection, and served in a flavorful lemon-butter sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner!
Details
- Cuisine:french
- Diet:high-protein
- Difficulty:easy
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:11
- Views:5
Recipe Information
- Prep time20 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time55 min.
- Servings4
Ingredients
- 2 cups
- to taste
- 2, beaten
- 1 pound
- 2 tablespoons, or as needed
- 1/2 cup
- 2 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 2 tablespoons
- 4 sprigs
- 1, cut into wedges
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Easy Chicken Française.
Step 1
Begin by assembling all your ingredients and clearing a space to work.
Step 2
In a shallow bowl, combine 2 cups of flour with salt and pepper, whisking until well blended.
Step 3
In a separate shallow bowl, crack and beat the eggs until smooth.
Step 4
Take each chicken cutlet and first coat it in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
Step 5
Next, dip the floured cutlet into the beaten eggs, letting any surplus egg drip back into the bowl.
Step 6
Heat a generous amount of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 7
Carefully add the chicken cutlets, frying them until they achieve a beautiful golden brown color, which should take about 2 and a half to 3 and a half minutes per side.
Step 8
Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Step 9
In the same skillet, lower the heat and melt some butter.
Step 10
Once melted, whisk in 2 tablespoons of flour, stirring until the mixture resembles a light golden paste, which should take around 5 minutes.
Step 11
Gradually pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, whisking continuously until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Step 12
Allow the sauce to thicken and become smooth, which will take about 10 minutes.
Step 13
Return the chicken to the skillet, letting it simmer in the sauce until fully cooked and no longer pink in the center, approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 14
For a finishing touch, garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side, adding a burst of brightness to your dish.
Step 15
Enjoy the delightful flavors and the satisfaction of a homemade meal!.