Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese
This Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese packs 58g protein and 782 calories per serving — a complete protein option for dinner prep. Makes 4 servings in quick prep time on the stovetop, covering most of your daily protein requirement in one meal. Built for anyone looking to consolidate their protein intake into fewer, denser meals.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Egg, Whole, Large(100g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(60g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh(30g)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(60g)
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Olive oil(60g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(480g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(120g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(180g)
- •Half and half cream(240g)
- •1/2 teaspoon cracked pepper
- •1/2 teaspoon salt ((add more to suit your tastes))
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
- •Lemon Juice, Fresh
- •Parsley, Fresh(10g)
Instructions
- 1Pound each fillet to 1/2-inch thick, if needed.
- 2Beat eggs, parmesan cheese, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, a pinch of salt and some black pepper in a shallow bowl.
- 3To another shallow bowl, add the flour and season with salt and pepper. Mix with your hands.
- 4Heat the oil and butter in a skillet or nonstick pan over medium-high heat. When the oil/butter is hot enough for frying, dredge the fillets in the flour first, coating completely, then coat in the egg wash. Allow any excess egg mixture to drip off, then fry fillets in batches of two if you need to for about 4 minutes each side until nice and golden brown. Place each cooked fillet on a paper towel lined plate.
- 5To the same frying pan, add the crushed garlic, and cook for one minute until fragrant. Add in the white wine, chicken broth and parsley. Allow to cook for about 5 minutes on high heat to reduce down, while swirling the pan occasionally. Reduce heat and add the cream. Simmer on low until slightly thickened. Taste test and season with salt and pepper, as desired.
- 6Stir in the juice of half a lemon, and return the chicken to the sauce to heat through on low heat for two minutes.
- 7Serve the chicken and sauce together over rice or pasta and vegetables, if desired. Garnish with extra parsley.
Nutrition — Per Serving
782
calories
58g
protein
40g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 58g
- Saturated fat
- 10.5g
- Sodium
- 511 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 3.5g
4 servings per batch · ~528g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese have per serving?
Each serving contains 58g of protein and 782 calories with 40g fat and 58g carbs. This is one of the highest-protein recipes in the PrepForge library and suits muscle-building phases where calorie surplus is part of the plan.
How long does Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese take to prepare?
Despite the elegant presentation, this French-inspired recipe qualifies as quick prep and makes 4 servings on the stovetop. You can have restaurant-quality portions prepped for the week in minimal time.
Is Creamy Lemon Chicken Francese good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein and 782 calories per serving, this recipe fuels muscle-building phases with both high protein intake and carbohydrates for workout performance. The calorie density supports the caloric surplus needed during bulking phases.
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