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Italian Family Cooking: Chicken Francese with Joe Giudice & Nonna

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Chicken Francese

Cultural Context

Chicken Francese, a dish with roots in Italian cuisine, was popularized by Italian immigrants in the United States. It showcases the technique of egg-battering and frying, resulting in a tender chicken with a rich, lemony sauce. This dish is often served at family gatherings and special occasions, embodying the warmth of Italian-American hospitality. Today, variations abound, with some incorporating different herbs or serving it over pasta, making it a beloved staple in many households.

Italian-AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb chicken breasts
3 large eggs
1 cup flour
8 oz shrimp
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

chicken breasts

🥗Healthier: turkey cutlets

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while thighs are often less expensive.

white wine

🥗Healthier: chicken broth

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Broth keeps the flavor while reducing alcohol.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and provides a similar richness.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Pecorino is often less expensive.

1

Prepare the ingredients: chicken, eggs, flour, shrimp, and extra virgin olive oil with a little bit of butter.

2

Fry the chicken after coating it in flour and dipping it in egg.

3

Use gloves while cooking (optional).

4

Fry the shrimp in the same oil after the chicken.

5

Let the chicken soak after frying.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

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Also Known As

Chicken FrenchPollo alla Francese

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