Dinner for 4
Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese
Egg-coated chicken cooks in a skillet, then simmers in a creamy lemon, garlic, and Parmesan sauce.
Typical price
$9.95for 4 servings
$2.49 per serving$9.95 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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- 20 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $3.49Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.48Typical price |
| Juice, soda and mixers$0.04/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.04Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.75 | $0.52Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 6.25 oz | $0.44Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.20Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.95 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourOlive and cooking oilWine, beer and spiritsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 7 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup dry white wine (optional)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup half and half
- 1/2 tsp cracked pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 a lemon
- 2 tsp parsley (optional)
Steps
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Whisk the eggs with the Parmesan in a shallow bowl, and spread the flour in a second bowl.
- Dip each chicken piece in flour, then egg mixture, and cook in butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat for 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the chicken, add the garlic, and cook for 30 seconds before stirring in the broth, cream, and lemon juice.
- Simmer the sauce for 3 minutes, then return the chicken and cook for 4 minutes until it reaches 165 F.
- Sprinkle with parsley and lemon zest, then serve the chicken with the sauce.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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