CHICKEN IN FRANCESE SAUCE 
2 lb. boneless chicken breast, cut into 8 pieces
All-purpose flour for dusting
2 eggs, beaten
4 tbsp. olive oil or vegetable oil
4 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. chopped parsley
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 c. white wine
Juice of lg. lemon
1 1/2 c. chicken broth

Dust the chicken with flour, then dip into beaten egg. Heat the oil in large skillet over medium heat. Slip in the chicken pieces and saute for few minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan and keep warm. Drain the oil. Add the butter to the pan, then the 1 tablespoon flour and briefly stir as butter melts. Then add the parsley, salt and pepper and wine cook for minute then add lemon juice and chicken broth. Return chicken pieces to pan.

Reduce heat to simmer and cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is cooked through stirring frequently.

recipe reviews
Chicken in Francese Sauce
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 Cindi (New Jersey) says:
I always get compliments when I make this over Linguine. It is really delicious and easy to prepare. I buy purdue boneless thin sliced breasts and they are perfect for this dish. Yummy....making it tonight!!!
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 April (Florida) says:
This chicken is delicious! An absolute favorite of anyone whose tried the recipe. Moving from NJ to FL I couldn't find Chicken Francaise anywhere but now after finding this recipe I don't have to miss it at all. Served w/ mashed potatoes/
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 Paul (New York) says:
I too love this recipe. It is a family hit. To save money, I buy the whole breasts on sale and slice them myself thin. This is a inexpensive dish to make and it makes everyone happy!!!!
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 Marisol (Florida) says:
The recipe was easy and simple to follow. The results were excellent!
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 Rob (New Jersey) says:
This is a great recipe for a fantastic dish. I recommend pounding the chicken (breast or cutlets) as flat as you can get them. **Rainbow Trout is an excellent substitute for the chicken** I serve mine atop Linguine & Fresh Green Beans...Whipped Garlic Potatoes go well, too.

 

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