Best 7 Healthy Chicken Francaise Recipes

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In the realm of culinary delights, "Healthy Chicken Francaise" stands out as a symphony of flavors that caters to the health-conscious palate. This dish embodies a harmonious balance between delectable taste and wholesome ingredients, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a satisfying meal without compromising their wellbeing. With its origins in the vibrant culinary scene of France, Chicken Francaise has undergone a transformation to align with modern dietary preferences, shedding excess fats and embracing healthier alternatives without sacrificing its inherent charm. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind creating a delectable and nutritious Chicken Francaise that will tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body.

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CHICKEN FRANCESE



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Chicken Francese is an Italian-American dish made with sautéed chicken cutlets with a lemon-butter and white wine sauce. It's my husband's favorite dish, so it's always on rotation in my house!

Provided by Gina

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 large (32 oz chicken breast halves, thinly sliced in 3 (12 cutlets total))
1/4 cup unbleached flour*
1/2 cup egg whites (beaten)
1 large lemon (juice of (about 3 tbsp) or more, to taste)
1/2 lemon sliced thin
1/3 cup white wine
15 oz low sodium chicken broth
cooking spray
salt and fresh pepper (to taste)
3 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
1 tbsp butter

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Place the flour in a bowl, and the beaten egg whites in another bowl.
  • Heat a very large non stick pan over medium heat. When hot spray with cooking spray to lightly coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Lightly flour chicken, then dip in eggs and add to the hot pan a few at a time. Saute chicken 2-3 minutes on each side. When cooked, transfer onto a plate.
  • Repeat until all chicken has been cooked and set aside.
  • Once all chicken is cooked, place the chicken broth in the bowl with 1 tablespoon of flour and whisk.
  • Add to the pan along with the juice of the lemon, white wine, lemon slices, parsley and butter and simmer over medium heat for about 2 minutes so it reduces slightly and thickens. Turn off heat.
  • Return chicken to the pan to combine with the sauce.
  • Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 cutlets, Calories 216 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Protein 38 g, Fat 4.5 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 264 mg, Fiber 0.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g

CHICKEN FRANCESE RECIPE



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Juicy and tender chicken breasts prepared in a lemony sauce

Provided by Rena

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 chicken breasts (sliced into cutlets)
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small white or sweet onion (thinly chopped)
1 tablespoon whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice (about 2 juicy lemons)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
a few lemon slices
1 Tbsp chopped fresh curly parsley (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Prepare 2 stations for the chicken; A shallow dish with the beaten eggs, milk, salt and pepper. A second dish with wheat flour with just a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • First, dredge the chicken cutlet into the flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Next, dip the chicken in the egg mixture, and finally dredge into the flour again, gently pressing to adhere on all sides. Repeat with all the chicken cutlets.
  • Heat the oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  • Add coated cutlets and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 4-6 minutes per side. You might need to cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan. Place the chicken aside on a plate.
  • To the same preheated skillet add one tablespoon of oil. Add in onion and cook until soft, 2-3 minutes. Stir in the flour and cook until bubbles appear 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour in the stock and lemon juice, and whisk to combine, simmering over medium-low heat until the sauce thickens. Taste and season to taste.
  • Stir in lemon slices and return the chicken back into the pan. Continue to simmer until the chicken is piping hot.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve warm. Enjoy

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 - chicken breast, Calories 268 kcal, Carbohydrate 14 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 121 mg, Sodium 509 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g

FAMOUS CHICKEN FRANCAISE



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Chicken with lemon juice, egg, butter and garlic. C'est magnifique!

Provided by Paula Tomlinson

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes     Skillet

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg, beaten
½ lemon, juiced
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 pinch garlic powder
1 pinch paprika
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons butter
1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1 lemon, juiced
6 slices lemon, for garnish
2 sprigs fresh parsley, for garnish

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 111.1 mg, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 31.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 412.6 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

HEALTHY CHICKEN FRANCAISE



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A classic Italian dish with a healthier twist. By replacing the butter with the Earth Balance you are saving yourself quite a few calories. I have made this for people who are not dieting (nor are they trying) and they raved about for weeks. This has become the number one crowd pleaser for me so I'm hoping you, your friends and family will enjoy it as well.

Provided by BPerez0426

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 10 cutlets, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

10 thinly sliced chicken cutlets
1 cup flour
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread
1/8 cup lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried parsley

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • In a bowl mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper .
  • In another bowl mix the eggs with water and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan on medium-low heat.
  • Pat dry chicken cutlets and dredge in flour mixture, coating both sides evenly shaking excess flour off.
  • Place chicken into egg wash mix, coat both sides.
  • Allow the chicken to drip excess egg coating and place fully coated chicken into hot oil. .
  • Let chicken cook for ]4 to 6 minutes until lightly brown, flip chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.
  • Remove chicken and allow to rest.
  • Turn stove off and add lemon juice, Earth Balance Buttery Spread and lemon zest to sauce pan.
  • Stir until butter is melted.
  • Remove butter lemon sauce from pan.
  • Place chicken in an oven safe dish and pour sauce on top of chicken.
  • Arrange lemon rounds and sprinkle parsley evenly throughout the dish.
  • Place chicken in oven for 7 minutes or until sauce has been absorbed by chicken and breading is not wet.

CHICKEN FRANCESE



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Tyler Florence's Chicken Francese recipe from Food Network is similar to veal piccata: a lemony, sauteed chicken cutlet finished with a smooth white wine sauce.

Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     main-dish

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
All-purpose flour, for dredging
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 large eggs
3 tablespoons water
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 lemon, with rind, cut in thin rounds
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.
  • Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
  • Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

CHICKEN FRANCAISE



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A lot of times, Chicken Francaise can be hard to pull off, and have it taste good. This recipe, adapted from the show Food 911 on the Food Network, is a great dish, and it's surprisingly healthy as it doesn't really use all that much oil.

Provided by Nanashi

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

flour, for dusting
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
4 chicken breasts
2 eggs
1 lemon
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup white wine (See Notes)
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
flat-leaf Italian parsley

Steps:

  • Mix a decent amount of salt and pepper with the flour to make a dredging mixture. You don't need any more than a cup of flour; you're just giving them a light dusting.
  • Using a meat pounder, pound the chicken breasts flat so that they are about the size of your hand.
  • Dredge the chicken breasts through the flour. When you pull them out, give them a few good slaps so that the extra flour falls off. You want a very light coating, this isn't supposed to be like batter.
  • Crack the two eggs into a flat bowl, pierce the yolks with a fork, and scramble them slightly. Combine with about a quarter cup of water to make a light egg wash. It should be pale yellow in color.
  • Run the chicken through the egg wash. Keep in mind this is a wash, not a bath. You don't want it soaking in egg, just enough to keep it wet and absorb the flour coating.
  • Heat the quarter cup of olive oil in a large fry pan on medium-high heat, and when it is smoking hot, place the chicken into the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes on each side. You will know when it is ready to flip when the chicken has a nice, slightly browned color and a crisp texture. Remove the chicken from the pan.
  • Cut your lemon in half. Using one half, make several paper thin slices of lemon. Save the other half.
  • Turn the stove up to high heat, and drop the lemon slices into the frying pan. Wait for them to caramellize and take on a slightly gummy texture.
  • Pour in the 1/2 cup of white wine. I recommend Yellowtail Pinto Grigio because it's not too expensive, you can drink it with the meal, and the sweetness of it counteracts the sour of the lemon. Let the sauce reduce for 30 seconds to one minute.
  • Sprinkle in salt to taste, and then add in the cup of chicken broth. Allow it to reduce again.
  • Take your butter, and dredge it in the flour. Break it up into chunks and drop it into the sauce, swirling it around and allowing the sauce to thicken.
  • Once the sauce has thickened sufficiently, put the chicken breasts back into the pan. Coat them thoroughly with the sauce, and let them cook for about another minute or two to warm them back up.
  • Transfer to a serving platter, putting a few slices of lemon on top of each chicken breast, and then drizzle the sauce over the whole concoction.
  • Garnish with flat-leaf parsley, or whatever greenery you think would go good with the meal.

CHICKEN FRANCAISE



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This is one of my favorite chicken dishes. Gotta love lemon to love this dish. This dish is very aromatic and bursting with tangy lemon flavor. The chicken has a wonderful light batter that it is dipped in & makes it nice and crispy brown when cooked on a medium heat. I serve this with noodles or rice and can be served with steamed broccoli or asparagus.

Provided by Kimberly Biegacki @pistachyoo

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pound(s) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless --can use filets or just use mallet and thin out the chicken
3/4 cup(s) flour
2 medium eggs, beaten
- salt and pepper
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
2 medium lemons (1 juiced and 1 sliced thinly)
1/2 cup(s) dry white wine or a cooking white wine
1/2 cup(s) chicken broth
1/2 stick(s) butter or more it you want your sauce thicker
GARNISH
- parsley, chopped or basil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 tbsp. of cooking oil in a frying pan. Take your chicken and drudge in flour (add your salt and pepper to flour). Shake of excess flour. Beat your 2 eggs in a bowl. When oil is hot dip your flour coated chicken into the beaten egg and shake off the excess egg. Place in your pan to begin to cook. Cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side depending on thickness of chicken. You want you chicken to have a nicely browned and crisp outer coating. Keep your cooked chicken warm by placing in a dish and cover with tinfoil or put in a warmed oven to keep crisp.
  • While chicken is cooking in another pan melt your butter over medium heat add your minced garlic. Add your chicken broth, wine and lemon juice. Bring to a boil and continue to stir until it reaches the thickness of sauce you desire. If you want it a thicker sauce add more butter. Add your sliced lemons a minute or two before you remove the sauce.
  • Now plate your chicken and pour the sauce over the top and make sure to put a few lemons over the chicken as well. Garnish with the parsley or basil. Time to enjoy your meal. :-)

Tips:

  • Use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. You can use either store-bought or homemade chicken broth.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will not brown properly. Cook the chicken in batches if necessary.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed skillet. This will help to prevent the sauce from burning.
  • Don't overcook the chicken. Chicken is best when it is cooked through but still juicy. Overcooked chicken will be tough and dry.
  • Serve immediately. Chicken Francaise is best served immediately after it is cooked. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Conclusion:

Chicken Francaise is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce that is made with lemon, butter, and white wine. Chicken Francaise can be served with a variety of side dishes, such as rice, pasta, or vegetables.

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