Italian Style Chicken Francais Recipe

Name: Italian Style Chicken Francais
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces chicken fillets (4-5 pieces); 3 eggs, beaten; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; ¼ cup parsley, chopped; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup white wine; 2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 slices prosciutto ham (from your deli); ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; margarine (to coat pan); ½ cup margarine; ½ cup white wine; ¼ cup lemon juice (sometimes I use a little more)

Servings: persons

16 ounces chicken fillets (4-5 pieces)
3 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
¼ cup parsley, chopped
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup white wine
2 -3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 slices prosciutto ham (from your deli)
¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated
margarine (to coat pan)
½ cup margarine
½ cup white wine
¼ cup lemon juice (sometimes I use a little more)

1
Dust the chicken fillets in flour - set aside.
2
Make the batter by beating the eggs briskly with fork or whisk, then beating in the lemon juice, parsley, salt, wine, garlic, and parmesan cheese.
3
Coat a heavy skillet with margarine or olive oil and place over medium heat.
4
Dip the floured chicken generously in the batter and place in the heated skillet.
5
Cook until golden brown on each side.
6
Remove from pan.
7
Make the wine sauce by adding the margarine, wine, and lemon juice to skillet.
8
Stir.
9
Add the three pieces of proschutto until they bubble, about 10-20 seconds.
10
Remove and cut into pieces.
11
Add the chicken back to the pan along with the proschutto.
12
Cook on med heat until sauce thickens, about 10-14 minute Serve over thin spaghetti with garlic bread.
13
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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces chicken fillets (4-5 pieces), 3 eggs, beaten, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, ¼ cup parsley, chopped, and more.

Yes, Italian Style Chicken Francais 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Italian Style Chicken Francais

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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