Favorite Chef Dishes for #SundaySupper - Chicken Francese

This is such a fun theme this week!  #SundaySupper and Isabel of Family Foodie  have come up with Favorite Chef Inspired dishes!  Tammi, our host of Momma's Meals  has put together our group this week and did a fantastic job!

I actually have two favorite chefs.  Lidia Bastianich and Tyler Florence.  Every recipe I have ever made from these chefs has been excellent.  I went to Lidia's restaurant Felidia's in New York last year and had an excellent dinner and even got my cookbook signed!  You can read all about it HERE.

I have made this recipe for Chicken Francese several times.  Easy to prepare and fancy enough for company.  Tender chicken smothered with a velvety wine, butter and lemon sauce.  The Ultimate Chicken Francese.

Chicken Francese

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts

All-purpose flour, for dredging

2 large eggs

2 Tbsp. water

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 lemon, cut into thin rounds

1 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio

2 cups chicken broth

1/2 to 1 lemon, juiced

2 Tbsp. unsalted butter

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Place chicken breasts on cutting board and slice in half horizontally.  Place plastic wrap over chicken slices and pound with a flat mallet, until they are 1/4-inch thick.

Put some flour (about 1 cup) in a shallow platter and season with a generous amount of salt and pepper; mix to distribute.  In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 2 Tbsp. water to make an egg wash.

Heat the oil over medium heat in a large skillet.

Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off.

Flour first, then egg wash.

When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for about 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once.  Remove the chicken to a platter and cover to keep warm.

Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant.  Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly.

Roll the better in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce.  Whisk to incorporate the butter and dissolve the flour.  Reduce the heat to low and return the chicken to the pan.  Place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets.  Simmer gently for 4 to 5 minutes to heat chicken.  Season with salt and pepper and chopped parsley.

Adjust the amount of lemon in the sauce to your liking.

I doubled the sauce from the original recipe.

Starters or Snacks :

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog - Oyster and Brie Soup and Wine Pairings for Celebrity Chef #SundaySupper

Linda at The Urban Mrs. - Inspired by Bobby Flay, Lobster Chowder with Roasted Corn Salsa

Erin from Dinners, Dishes and Desserts - Rachael Ray’s Cinnamon Popcorn

Cindy over at Cindy’s Recipes and Writings - Jamie Oliver’s Bread and Tomato Soup

Jeff at The Catholic Foodie - Drop Biscuits – Breakfast with Chef John Besh

Renee over at Kudos Kitchen By Renee - Giada De Laurentiis’ Garlic Toasts With Red Pepper Aioli

The Main Dish:

Sheila at Cooking Underwriter – Paula Deen’s  Chicken in a Crock Pot w/ Sauerkraut and Apples

Laura over at Small Wallet Big Appetite – Martin Yan’s Beef Chow Fun

Claire at The Realistic Nutritionist – Alton Brown’s 40 Cloves and a Chicken

Sarah over at Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends - Michael Symon’s Lola burger with crab tater tots

Susan at The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen - Ina Garten’s Baked Shrimp Scampi

Katy over at Happy Baking Days - Mary Berry’s Treacle Tart

Tammi at Momma’s Meals – Lee Drummond’s Sloppy Joe’s

Lane over at Supper for a Steal - Bobby Flay’s Rosemary Bricked Chicken

Tara from Noshing with the Nolands - Michael Symon’s Pork and Apple Scallopini

Shannon at Country Girl in the Village – Simple Red Sauce over Rigatoni. Inspired by,  Debi Mazar and Gabriele Corcos

Kris over at In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maurene - Rachael Ray’s Muffin Tin Meatloaf

Nicole from The Daily Dish Recipes - Paula Deen’s Slow Cooker Pulled Pickled Pork Sandwiches

Becca from It’s Yummilicious - Ina Garten’s Grown Up Mac & Cheese

Alice at  Hip Foodie Mom - Sunday Pot Roast with Risotto Cakes from Kelsey Nixon

Jen over at  Juanita’s Cocina - The Neely’s White Turkey Chili

Brianne from Cupcakes & Kale Chips - Crockpot Beef Pot Roast with Mushrooms inspired by Giada DeLaurentiis

Isabel at Family Foodie - Polenta with Garlicky Shrimp inspired by Chef Todd English

Wendy from The Weekend Gourmet - Shrimp Penne in Pesto Cream Sauce, From Emeril Lagasse

Bobbi over at Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen - Cheesy Poblano Chicken

Patti at Comfy Cuisine - Tyler Florence’s Chicken Francese

Chris from Sustainable Dad - Pork Tenderloin with Jerusalem Artichokes and Negroni Vinaigrette

Roxanne over at The Roxx Box - Jambalaya Pasta with Penne, Chicken, Shrimp and Andouille

Sue from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz – Rachael Ray’s Spicy Corn Chowdah Mac ‘n’ Cheese

Jamie at Mama Mommy Mom - Penne with Asparagus, Smoked Gouda and Prosciutto. Adapted from, Giada De Laurentiis’

Tora over at Tora’s Real Food – Pork and beans with Alton Brown’s pickled pork

Amazing Sides:

Elizabeth over at The Hand That Rocks The Ladle - Emeril’s New Orleans Style Red Beans & Rice

Megan from I Run For Wine - Curtis Stone’s Acorn Squash Roasted with Thyme

Sandi over at Midlife Road Trip -  Gabriele Corcos’s Gnocchi di Patate

Shelby at  Diabetic Foodie - Orange Pecan Black Rice, adapted from Ina Garten

Katie from She likes Ruffles, He likes Truffles - Chef Fabio Viviani’s Spinach and Artichoke Risotto

Sweet Endings:

Kim over at Cravings of a Lunatic - Chocolate Cream Puffs with Hazelnut Filling

Renee over at Magnolia Days – Brownie Tart

Connie at The Foodie Army Wife - Inspired by Ree Drummond – Scrumptious Apple Coffee Cake

Paula over at Vintage Kitchen Notes - Bill Granger´s Cherry Tart

Pam from The Meltaways – Savannah Sheet Cake

Amber at Mama’s Blissful Bites - Huggy Buggy Bread Pudding

Jaime over at Mom’s Test Kitchen - Southern Tea Cakes

Amy over at Kimchi MOM - Crack Pie, I Can’t Quit You

Lyn from The Lovely Pantry - Sweet Potato Chocolate Chip Squares

Melanie at From Fast Food to Fresh Food – Sand Tarts

Wine Pairings: 

Martin at ENOFYLZ Wine Blog

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