Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce
Tender, lightly coated chicken cutlets simmer in a bright lemon and white wine butter sauce that’s silky and vibrant. Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce balances tangy citrus with rich, savory notes, ideal for a cozy dinner or a special yet simple meal with guests. Serve with pasta or mashed potatoes to soak up every drop.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 11
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Coat the chicken in flour and shake off the excess. Dip it into the beaten egg and lift it so any extra egg drips back into the bowl. Press it into the flour again to cover both sides. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- 3
Warm the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until nearly done, about 4 minutes per side. Move it to a paper towel-lined plate.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- 5
In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, warm the chicken broth, wine, butter, lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts. Stir the water and cornstarch together in a small bowl until smooth; add it to the broth mixture and cook until it slightly thickens, 2 to 3 minutes.
- 6
Set the chicken into the prepared baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Calories 527.46 kcal High 26%
- Protein 40.51 g Good Source 81%
- Carbohydrate 22.71 g 8%
- Total Fat 27.83 g High 36%
- Saturated Fat 11.74 g High 59%
- Trans Fat 0.04 g High --
- Cholesterol 344.98 mg High 115%
- Sodium 603.12 mg High 26%
- Dietary Fiber 2.86 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 2.62 g --
- Added Sugars 0.12 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 62.82 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 3.19 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 288.3 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 70.31 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 30.65 mg Good Source 34%
- Vitamin D 0.98 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sulfites
- Corn 🌽
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon Butter Wine Sauce is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 527.46 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Butter, Chicken Breast, Chicken Broth, Cornstarch. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce?
- About 50 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 527.46 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 12 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce healthy?
- Weeknight Chicken Francese with Lemon-Butter Wine Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 527.46 calories and 40.51 g of protein, or 81% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 603.12 mg (26% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 11.74 g (59% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Sulfites, Corn and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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