Famous Chicken Francaise

Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 1 egg beaten
  • ½ lemon juiced
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 pinch garlic powder
  • 1 pinch paprika
  • 6 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 14.5 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • 6 slices lemon for garnish
  • 2 sprigs fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
  • Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.