Renowned Chicken Française
Renowned Chicken Française features tender, lightly coated chicken bathed in a bright lemon-butter sauce that balances citrusy tang with savory richness. The silky pan sauce clings to the cutlets for a restaurant-style finish that feels elegant yet comforting. Serve it for a special weeknight dinner or as a crowd-pleasing main at a casual gathering with simple sides like rice or sautéed greens.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a shallow dish or bowl, whisk the egg with 1/3 of the lemon juice. In another shallow dish or bowl, combine the flour, garlic powder, and paprika. Dip the chicken breasts into the egg mixture, then coat them in the flour mixture.
- 3
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- 4
In a medium bowl, combine the broth with the remaining lemon juice; pour the mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center reads at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 8 minutes.
- 5
Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Spoon the lemon sauce over the top and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.
- Calories 410.26 kcal High
- Protein 58.6 g Good Source
- Carbs 21.0 g Moderate
- Total Fat 9.04 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.32 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 195.45 mg High
- Sodium 394.3 mg Moderate
- Fiber 1.28 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.4 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 17.92 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.0 mg Moderate
- Potassium 144.73 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 19.32 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 4.68 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.32 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten