Famous Chicken Française

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Chicken Française made with lemon juice, egg, butter, and garlic. C'est magnifique!

Submitted by Paula Tomlinson
Updated on April 25, 2024
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A plate of chicken francaise, served with slices of lemon and topped with chopped parsley
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 1 ½ medium lemons, juiced, divided

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1 pinch garlic powder

  • 1 pinch paprika

  • 6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 2 tablespoons butter

  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth

  • 6 slices lemon, for garnish

  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    Ingredients to make chicken Francaise

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  2. Mix together egg and 1/3 of the lemon juice in a shallow dish or bowl. Mix together flour, garlic powder, and paprika in another shallow dish or bowl. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture to coat.

    A baking sheet with flour-coated chicken breasts, next to a chicken breast in a bowl of beaten eggs, next to a bowl of seasoned flour

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  3. Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

    A large pan with flour-coated chicken breasts browning in butter

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  4. Mix together broth and remaining lemon juice in a medium bowl; pour over chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes.

    A pan with browned, breaded chicken breasts cooking in lemon sauce

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  5. Place chicken on a serving platter. Cover with lemon sauce and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

    A plate of chicken francaise, served with slices of lemon and topped with chopped parsley

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

269 Calories
7g Fat
21g Carbs
32g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 269
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 16%
Cholesterol 111mg 37%
Sodium 413mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 21g 8%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 32g 63%
Vitamin C 45mg 50%
Calcium 60mg 5%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 452mg 10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.