Famous Chicken Francaise Recipe
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Famous Chicken Francaise

By: Paula Tomlinson 
"Chicken with lemon juice, egg, butter and garlic. C'est magnifique!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (297)

What to Drink?
Wine Chardonnay
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 6 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 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

Directions

  1. 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.
  2. Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
  3. 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 264 | Total Fat: 6.6g | Cholesterol: 114mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
This was good, however, my family liked my own recipe better. I do the opposite; I dredge...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2007 by Traveling_Is_Love   view full review
I think this recipe has tremendous potential, but will need some tweaking. My coating stayed...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 24, 2003 by CAFEHEAVEN   view full review
I'm going to give this recipe a second try. On my first attempt I should have realized not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 6, 2006 by Cookette007   view full review
Absolutely TA DIE FOR!! Seriously, out of dozens of recipes I've tried on allrecipes, this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 26, 2006 by Metta Karuna   view full review
I made these last night for my housewarming party, and my Aunt came in and helped me. The...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2011 by JARRIE   view full review
My result was "magnifique" but I added more seasonings and I dredged my (paper-towel dried)...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 28, 2003 by WILDCAT40   view full review
Excellent. I add white wine to the chicken broth and thicken with cornstarch. Pour it over the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 14, 2003 by AMY72   view full review
We loved the recipe - very good. To the question of how to keep the meat from losing its...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 5, 2003 by Chlte   view full review
This was indeed the best! I used most of the other suggestions in the other comments - from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2003 by KIMAR   view full review
My husband and I both thought this was a bit bland, even though I added a touch of white wine....

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