Dinner for 4
Chicken Francese with lemons and limes
Chicken cutlets receive a flour and egg coating, then simmer in a lemony wine sauce with butter and garlic.
Typical price
$12.09for 4 servings
$3.02 per serving$12.09 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
AmericanHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 2 lb | $6.98Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $0.58Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $12.09 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourSalt and pepperOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken cutlets
- 2 lemons
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 clove garlic
- 3/4 cup white wine
- 1 cup chicken broth
Steps
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat each piece with flour.
- Whisk the egg and parmesan in a shallow bowl, dip in the floured chicken, and heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet.
- Cook the chicken over medium heat for 3 minutes per side, until it reaches 165 F, then transfer it to a plate.
- Melt the butter in the skillet, cook the garlic for 30 seconds, and pour in the wine and broth.
- Squeeze in the lemons, simmer the sauce for 5 minutes, and return the chicken to the skillet for 2 minutes.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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