Chicken Francaise With Rice Ala Chris Recipes

FAMOUS CHICKEN FRANCAISE

Steps:

• In a shallow dish or bowl, mix together the egg and juice of 1/2 lemon. In another shallow dish or bowl mix together the flour, garlic powder and paprika. Dip chicken breasts in egg mixture, then flour mixture.
• Heat butter or margarine in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breasts and cook until golden on each side.
• In a medium bowl, mix together broth and juice of 1 lemon, and pour mixture over chicken in skillet. Reduce heat to medium low and let simmer for about 8 minutes. Place on serving platter, and garnish with fresh lemon slices and parsley sprigs.

CHICKEN FRANCAISE WITH RICE ALA CHRIS

Steps:

• briefly rinse 1 1/2 cups long grain rice in strainer under cold running water.
• place in saucepan with about 2 cups chicken broth.
• broth should measure to your first knuckle on your hand.
• add few threads saffron.
• bring to boil, stir, lower heat to simmer and cover.
• simmer for about 15 mins.
• check rice to see that all liquid is absorbed.
• fluff with fork when ready to serve.
• make roux- in small saute pan melt 2 tbsp unsalted butter.
• whisk in 1 tblsp flour until blended, add small amounts of flour until roux is a light paste consistency.
• do not allow roux to brown.
• place pan on side place about 1 cup flour in shallow dish.
• salt and pepper cutlets to taste.
• dip chicken cutlets in flour to coat lightly.
• heat oil in large frying pan.
• dip floured cutlets in beaten eggs and fry until light brown.
• remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
• remove oil from pan and wipe clean.
• add 2 tbsp unsalted butter, slowly melt.
• add wine, chicken broth and lemon juice.
• bring to slow boil.
• whisk in roux until sauce is lightly thickened.
• return chicken cutlets to pan and slowly heat.

CHICKEN FRANCESE

Steps:

• Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.
• Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.
• Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

CHICKEN A LA FRANCAISE

Steps:

• 1. (While rice of your choice is cooking) Season chicken with salt & pepper; saute chicken strips in butter until browned. Add onions & mushrooms; continue cooking 2 minutes longer. Stir in wine, peas or pea pods and broth. Cover & simmer 20 minutes. Add tomatoes. Disolve cornstarch in mushroom liquid & stir into chicken mixture. Cook, stiring frequently, about 5 minutes longer.
• 2. RICE PILAF Add rice to melted butter in heavy skillet and heat until GOLDEN brown. Do not over brown. Add chicken broth and heat to boiling. Continue to cook (simmer) in covered skillet about 25 min until broth is absorbed OR turn into a casserole and bake, covered, in moderate oven 375 degree oven for 35-40 min. May add more broth,if necessary.