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Weeknight Chicken Francese

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Weeknight Chicken Francese is a quick and elegant dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your dinner table. This Italian-American classic features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy crust, simmered in a zesty lemon and garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe takes just 30 minutes to prepare, making it an ideal choice for family meals or entertaining guests. Serve it over pasta or alongside fresh vegetables for a satisfying and impressive dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Dredge: Set up two plates—one with flour and the other with beaten eggs. Dip each chicken breast in flour first, then coat in egg.
  3. Cook: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
  4. Make Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute). Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice; bring to a simmer.
  5. Combine: Return chicken to the skillet with any drippings. Simmer together for another couple of minutes until well combined.
  6. Serve: Plate the chicken drizzled with sauce and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

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