If you're seeking a delightful culinary adventure, look no further than the allure of veal, chicken, or fish prepared in the classic French style, lovingly known as "veal, chicken, or fish francese." This timeless dish, characterized by its tender meat or fish, enveloped in a vibrant lemon and white wine sauce, has captured the hearts of food enthusiasts worldwide. Indulge in our curated collection of recipes that illuminate the art of preparing this classic dish, ensuring an exquisite and memorable dining experience.
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FISH, CHICKEN OR VEAL FRANCESE SAUCE RECIPE
A white wine sauce for egg coated boneless chicken, fish or veal
Provided by Claudia Lamascolo
Categories seafood recipes, sauce recipes wine recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- Pat Fish dry if frozen with paper towels
- Beat the eggs with the cheese in a large bowl to blend.
- Mix the flour with the salt and pepper in a shallow pie plate. Place the fish in the flour, cornstarch and turn to coat on all sides.
- Dip into the egg mixture and lift to let the excess drip off. Return to the flour and turn again to coat on all sides.
- Note: (When dipping the chicken, I dip in egg again and back into the flour, so it's double dipped)
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet on medium heat.
- Cook until gold brown 5 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a large platter. Cover with foil.
- Heat about 2 inches of oil in a deep saucepan over medium heat.
- Working in batches, add the herbs, until crisp about 10 seconds on each side.
- Sprinkle with salt.
- Add the butter, wine, lemon juice, parsley to skillet and heat till bubbling.
- Season with salt, pepper.
- Add capers if using.
- Spoon a small amount of sauce over each piece of a fish top with fried herbs.
- A great side dish is a pasta with extra sauce.
VEAL FRANCAISE
Steps:
- Prep the ingredients including juicing the one lemon and slicing the other.
- Flatten the veal cutlets to a uniform ¼ inch thickness by placing them between two sheets of wax paper and hitting them with a meat hammer, rolling pin or sauce pan.
- Season the cutlets with salt and pepper.
- If frying 4 cutlets at a time (see note below) dredge 4 of them in the flour, knocking off any exess flour and then into the beaten egg.
- Heat your fry pan up over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pan and when hot, add the 4 coated veal cutlets.
- Cook for 2 minutes on one side, flip and another 2 minutes on the other.
- Transfer the 4 cutlets to a plate, cover with foil and keep warm.
- Repeat the same process with the other 4 cutlets.
- After removing the last 4 cutlets from the pan, reduce heat to medium and add the chicken stock, lemon juice and wine, stir to combine.
- After 3 minutes, whisk in the butter 1 tablespoon at a time and then the heavy cream if using.
- Return the reserved veal cutlets to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes to reheat and combine with the sauce.
- Add some sauce to each plate, top with 2 cutlets, a little more sauce and sprinkle with mince parsley.
- Serve.
CHICKEN FRANCESE
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
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.
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients and equipment ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any mishaps.
- Choose High-Quality Ingredients: The quality of your ingredients will directly impact the taste of your dish. Use fresh, high-quality ingredients whenever possible.
- Season Your Ingredients: Don't forget to season your ingredients with salt and pepper, or other herbs and spices, to taste. This will help enhance the flavors of your dish.
- Don't Overcook Your Protein: Overcooked protein can be tough and dry. Cook your protein until it is just cooked through, but not overcooked.
- Use a Good Quality Wine: The wine you use in your dish should be of good quality. A cheap, low-quality wine will not taste good in your dish.
- Serve Immediately: Serve your dish immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that it is at its best flavor.
Conclusion:
The recipes for Veal, Chicken, or Fish Francese with Lemon and Wine are all delicious and easy to make. By following these tips, you can be sure that your dish will turn out perfectly. These classic French dishes are sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, or a special dish for a dinner party, give one of these recipes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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