Make a classic Italian-American dish at home in about 30 minutes. Chicken Francese brings the restaurant feel to your kitchen.
PREPARATION TIME
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
8 oz angel hair pasta
1/2 cup olive oil
1 lb chicken breast (boneless, skinless)
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs
1/8 cup milk
2 lemons (1 sliced, 1 juiced)
4 tbsp butter (salted)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1/4 cup white cooking wine (or dry white wine)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth (or chicken stock)
2 oz spinach and arugula
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
Recommended Equipment
Saucepan – Medium
Skillet
Meat Tenderizer
Rolling Pin
Mixing Bowls – Stainless Steel
Instructions
Cook the pasta as directed to al dente
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat
Place the chicken between plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to flatten to about 1/4″ thick
Season the chicken with salt and pepper
Place the flour in a shallow bowl
Beat the egg with the milk in a second shallow bowl
Dredge the chicken in the flour then egg mixture until thoroughly covered
Place the chicken in the skillet and cook until done, about 6-10 minutes per side
Remove the chicken from the skillet and cover to keep warm
Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the sliced lemon to the skillet
Cook for about 1 minute on each side then remove and place on top of the cooked chicken
Add the butter to the skillet
Once it foams, add the minced garlic and stir for about 1 minute
Add the lemon juice and white cooking wine and cook, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes
Increase the heat to high and pour in the chicken broth
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes
Plate the chicken topped with lemon slices and spoon about 2 tbsp of sauce on top of each piece of chicken
Add the cooked pasta and the spinach and arugula to the remaining sauce and toss to coat
Serve the pasta with the chicken and garnish with parmesan cheese
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Nutrition Facts
Chicken Francese with Angel Hair Pasta
Amount Per Serving (1 each)
Calories 799Calories from Fat 423
% Daily Value*
Fat 47g72%
Saturated Fat 14g70%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 190mg63%
Sodium 852mg36%
Potassium 850mg24%
Carbohydrates 56g19%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 39g78%
Vitamin A 1908IU38%
Vitamin C 41mg50%
Calcium 158mg16%
Iron 3mg17%
