Easy Recipe After-Work

A chicken dish with lemon slices offers a subtle and aromatic flavor. The lemon slices placed over the chicken infuse the meat as it cooks, adding a gentle acidity without overpowering the taste. This dish is simple yet refined, perfect for a light and refreshing meal.

Easy After-Work Chicken Française

Perky Recipes Staff

This is an easy,family-favorite recipe for lightly breaded chicken fillets. It’s quick enough to prepare after a long day. Serve it with white rice or pasta, along with green beans or a fresh salad.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 35

Total Time 50

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 694 kcal

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 pound thin-sliced chicken breast cutlets
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, or as needed
1/2 cup butter
2 cups chicken broth
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 sprigs fresh parsley
1 medium lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Whisk 2 cups flour, salt, and pepper togetherin a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in another shallow bowl.
Step 3
Dredge chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dipinto beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back into the bowl.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.Pan-fry chicken until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 minutes per side; transferto a plate.
Step 5
Melt butter in the same skillet over medium-lowheat.
Step 6
Whisk in 2 tablespoons flour and stir until themixture becomes paste-like and light golden brown, about 5 minutes, andGradually whisk chicken broth and lemon juice into flour mixture, and bring toa simmer. Cook and stir until thick and smooth, about 10 minutes.
Step 7
Return chicken to the skillet. Continue simmeringuntil chicken is no longer pink in the center, 10 to 15 minutes.
Step 8
Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.