Chicken Francese
A classic American dish, Chicken Francaise features fried chicken fillets served with a rich lemon-cream sauce.
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Instructions
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Preheat a nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat with oil and butter.
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Slice chicken breasts horizontally. Prepare flour in one shallow bowl, and beat eggs with salt, pepper, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice in another.
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Dredge chicken fillets first in flour, then in egg, and transfer to the hot pan.
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Cook chicken 4 minutes per side until golden; remove and keep warm.
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In the same pan, on medium heat, sauté shallots for 3 minutes.
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Increase heat to medium-high, add white wine, stir, and reduce by half.
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Stir in chicken broth and remaining lemon juice; cook 3 minutes. Then stir in cream and parsley, simmering for a couple of minutes.
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If using, caramelize lemon wedges in a separate small skillet for 2 minutes per side.
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Serve chicken with sauce, optional lemon wedges, and preferred sides.