Healthy Chicken Francaise Recipe

Name: Healthy Chicken Francaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 10 thinly sliced chicken cutlets; 1 cup flour; 1/2 tablespoon onion powder; 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1/2 tablespoon pepper; 4 eggs; 1 tablespoon water; 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread; 1/8 cup lemon zest; 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Servings: persons

10 thinly sliced chicken cutlets
1 cup flour
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/2 tablespoon pepper
4 eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup Earth Balance natural buttery spread
1/8 cup lemon zest
1 teaspoon dried parsley

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a bowl mix flour, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper .
3
In another bowl mix the eggs with water and add a pinch of salt and pepper.
4
Heat olive oil in a medium sauce pan on medium-low heat.
5
Pat dry chicken cutlets and dredge in flour mixture, coating both sides evenly shaking excess flour off.
6
Place chicken into egg wash mix, coat both sides.
7
Allow the chicken to drip excess egg coating and place fully coated chicken into hot oil. .
8
Let chicken cook for ]4 to 6 minutes until lightly brown, flip chicken and cook for another 4 minutes.
9
Remove chicken and allow to rest.
10
Turn stove off and add lemon juice, Earth Balance Buttery Spread and lemon zest to sauce pan.
11
Stir until butter is melted.
12
Remove butter lemon sauce from pan.
13
Place chicken in an oven safe dish and pour sauce on top of chicken.
14
Arrange lemon rounds and sprinkle parsley evenly throughout the dish.
15
Place chicken in oven for 7 minutes or until sauce has been absorbed by chicken and breading is not wet.

982

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 thinly sliced chicken cutlets, 1 cup flour, 1/2 tablespoon onion powder, 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Healthy Chicken Francaise falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Healthy Chicken Francaise

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