🍋 Chicken Francese 🍽️

This elegant dish, with tender chicken in a lemony, buttery sauce, is perfect for a special meal at home.

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Ingredients:

• 2 chicken breasts
• 1/2 cup plain flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 handful fresh parsley, finely chopped (reserve some for garnish)
• 50g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1 cup white wine
• 1 cup chicken stock
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 4 tbsp butter, divided
• 1/2 lemon, juiced
• Salt and pepper

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Instructions:

Step 1:
In a large dish, crack the eggs, season with salt and pepper, and lightly beat.

Step 2:
Add half of the chopped parsley to the egg mixture, reserving the rest for garnish.

Step 3:
Grate the Parmesan and mix it into the egg mixture. Set aside.

Step 4:
Prepare the chicken by butterflying the breasts and flattening the thicker side with a meat mallet under cling film.

Step 5:
Spread flour on a plate for dredging, and prepare white wine and chicken stock.

Step 6:
In a skillet over moderate heat, add olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter.

Step 7:
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess, then dip it into the egg wash to coat fully.

Step 8:
Place the chicken in the skillet and cook for about 4 minutes per side, until golden brown. Transfer to a plate to rest.

Step 9:
In the same pan over high heat, add the white wine, chicken stock, garlic, and lemon juice. Let it reduce for 2 minutes.

Step 10:
Add the remaining parsley and butter, stirring on low heat until the butter melts.

Step 11:
Return the chicken to the pan for 30 seconds to heat through.

Step 12:
Serve on warm plates, garnishing with parsley sprigs.

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Enjoy the vibrant flavors of Chicken Francese, with a perfect balance of lemon and buttery richness! 🍋🌿

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