Chicken Francese

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This is my mom's chicken Francese recipe that I've been making for many years! I like to serve it at dinner parties or for a romantic dinner with my husband.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

Chicken:

  • 4 large skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

  • 1 cup milk, or as needed

  • 1 cup bread crumbs

  • 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese

  • 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley

  • 1 cup olive oil

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 1 medium lemon, thinly sliced

Sauce:

  • 1 cup white wine

  • 1 cup chicken broth

  • ¼ cup lemon juice

  • 1 ounce brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®), or to taste

Directions

  1. To make the chicken: Remove tenderloin from each chicken breast half, then fillet each half into two slices. Pound all chicken, including tenderloins, to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

  2. Transfer chicken to a bowl and pour in enough milk to completely cover; soak for 30 minutes.

  3. Mix bread crumbs, Pecorino Romano, and parsley together in a bowl. Remove chicken from milk and dredge in bread crumb mixture until evenly coated.

  4. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.

  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and cook until lightly browned, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to the prepared baking dish, season with salt and pepper, and place lemon slices over top.

  6. To make the sauce: Pour wine into the skillet with chicken drippings and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Add broth and lemon juice; boil until reduced by half, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour wine mixture over chicken, then drizzle orange liqueur over top.

  7. Bake in the preheated oven until sauce is bubbling and chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 20 to 25 minutes.

From the Editor

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of milk and breading ingredients. The actual amount consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

634 Calories
44g Fat
22g Carbs
33g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 634
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44g 56%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Cholesterol 85mg 28%
Sodium 465mg 20%
Total Carbohydrate 22g 8%
Dietary Fiber 4g 14%
Total Sugars 9g
Protein 33g 66%
Vitamin C 75mg 83%
Calcium 255mg 20%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 556mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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