Gluten Free Chicken Francese Recipe
Chicken Francese is an incredible, lemon flavored chicken dish that will be on the table in 30 minutes.
Servings 4
Calories 389kcal
Ingredients
For Chicken
- 1 pound chicken scaloppine slices
- 1/2 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
- 3 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon parsley
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil EVOO
- 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
For Sauce
- 2 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups water
- 1 tablespoon Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
- Juice of 1 large lemon 1/4 cup
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Prepare chicken
- Rinse and pat dry chicken.1 pound chicken scaloppine slices
- Whisk together egg, parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper until frothy and thick.3 large eggs, 6 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon parsley, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- Spread flour on a plate. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel and coat the chicken with the flour and shake off the excess.1/2 cup Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
- Heat oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.1 1/2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg batter and place in the hot pan. Cook in batches, being careful not to crowd the pan.
- Cook until nicely browned about 2 minutes on each side. Repeat, adding more oil and butter as needed, until all the chicken slices are cooked. Remove to a platter and keep warm.
Prepare sauce
- Saute garlic in butter in the same large skillet.2 cloves of garlic, 1 tablespoon butter
- Stir flour in cold water; then add to skillet.2 cups water, 1 tablespoon Gluten Free All Purpose Baking Flour
- Add lemon juice, as well. Continuously stir over medium-high heat to thicken gravy about 2 minutes.Juice of 1 large lemon
- Return chicken to the pan and cook for 1 minute to blend. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and lemon wedges. Serve with your favorite gluten free pasta.Salt and pepper to taste
Notes
- Scaloppine chicken is extremely thin. Once you add the batter, the pieces are thick enough. You can use thin-sliced chicken if you prefer.
- Dissolve the flour in cold water before adding it to your skillet so that your sauce doesn't get clumpy.
- Leftover Chicken Francese can typically be stored in an airtight container the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 389kcal
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