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A platter of golden-brown, breaded chicken thighs topped with lemon slices and fresh herbs, garnished with long green beans and parsley, set on a wooden table. Black serving utensils are beside the dish.

Chicken Francese

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This Chicken Francese is a recipe near and dear to my heart as I used to watch my Mom and Grandmother cook this together when I was a little girl. Of course I had to make my version dairy free, gluten free and alcohol free while still making it so delicious they will be licking the sauce off their plates.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: French

Ingredients
  

  • 6 Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 1 cup Almond Flour
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tbsp Almond Milk or non dairy milk of choice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
Sauce:
  • 2.25 cups Chicken Broth or Bone Broth I like Kettle & Fire
  • 1/4 cup Ghee I like Fourth & Heart
  • 2 tbsp Arrowroot Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
Garnish:
  • 1 Lemon sliced thin
  • 2 tbsp Parsley fresh, chopped

Method
 

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels and place between 2 pieces of parchment
  2. Pound thighs gently to make them even in thickness
  3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and almond milk
  4. In another bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper
  5. Coat chicken pieces in flour mixture and move to a plate
  6. Heat oil in large skillet on medium high
  7. Dip floured chicken pieces in egg mixture and place gently in hot oil
  8. Cook 5 minutes per side until golden in color and move to a plate
  9. Remove pan from heat and allow to cool enough so that you can wipe it clean with a paper towel
  10. Return to heat and add lemon slices and cook till they begin to get a golden color and move to plate
  11. Melt ghee in pan
  12. Using a wooden spoon, stir in arrowroot till combined
  13. Now slowly add half of the chicken broth, stirring constantly
  14. Add remaining broth and vinegar and turn heat up slightly till sauce begins to simmer
  15. Return chicken and lemon slices to the pan, lower heat and simmer for 10 minutes
  16. Sprinkle with parsley
  17. Enjoy!

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