Chicken Française made with lemon juice, egg, butter, and garlic. C'est magnifique!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1.5 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 can chicken broth , 14.5 ounce
- 6 slices lemon , for garnish
- 2 sprigs fresh parsley , for garnish
Instructions
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1
Gather all ingredients.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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5
Place chicken on a serving platter. Cover with lemon sauce and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.
Nutrition Facts
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