Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)

Name: Chicken French (Rochester, NY Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed; salt and black pepper to taste; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 tablespoon white sugar; 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves; 0.25 cup butter; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 0.25 cup dry sherry; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons low-sodium chicken base

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This is a Chicken French recipe I've been making for years, and it is one of my family's most requested meals. Serve with brown and wild rice or rice pilaf along with Italian-cut green beans. Garnish with lemon slices, if desired.

Recipe by rocgrandma

Updated on August 30, 2022

close up view of roasted chicken garnished with fresh herbs and lemon in a pan

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

4

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Ingredients

¼ cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and black pepper to taste
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon white sugar
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
¼ cup butter
2 teaspoons minced garlic
¼ cup dry sherry
¼ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons low-sodium chicken base

Directions

Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl. Whisk beaten eggs, sugar, and Parmesan cheese in another bowl until the mixture is thoroughly blended and the sugar has dissolved.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until the oil shimmers. Dip chicken breasts into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and gently lay them into the skillet. Pan-fry chicken breasts until golden brown and no longer pink in the middle, about 6 minutes on each side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter, and stir in garlic. Add sherry, lemon juice, and chicken base. Bring the sauce to a simmer, and stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Be sure to dissolve any brown flavor bits from the bottom of the skillet as you stir.
Return chicken breasts to the sauce, and gently simmer for about 15 minutes. To serve, place a chicken breast on a plate, and top with sauce.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

405	Calories
23g	Fat
15g	Carbs
33g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 405
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g	29%
Saturated Fat 10g	49%
Cholesterol 194mg	65%
Sodium 416mg	18%
Total Carbohydrate 15g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 33g
Vitamin C 9mg	47%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 2mg	11%
Potassium 388mg	8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.