Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken delivers pure comfort straight from your kitchen to the dinner table. Garlic sauce brings creamy, tangy magic that makes your family beg for seconds.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauce and Garnish:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to ½-inch thickness using a meat mallet. Sprinkle both sides generously with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first with 1 cup flour, second with 2 whisked eggs, third with 1 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 1 cup Parmesan, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder.
- Carefully dunk each chicken piece into flour, shaking off excess. Next, coat completely in egg wash. Finally, press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto both sides.
- Heat ¼ cup olive oil in a large skillet at 350°F. Gently place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken and drain on paper towels. Wipe skillet clean with paper towel.
- Reduce heat to medium-low. Melt 4 tablespoons butter and add 6 minced garlic cloves. Saute 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into skillet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning and simmer 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Drizzle warm garlic cream sauce over crispy chicken. Chop fresh parsley and scatter on top for brightness.
Notes
- Flattening the chicken ensures even cooking and helps the breading stick better, so take your time to pound it to an even thickness.
- For extra crunch, let the breaded chicken rest on a wire rack for 10 minutes before frying to help the coating set.
- Choose a good-quality Parmesan cheese for maximum flavor in the breading mixture, as it really makes a difference in the final taste.
- If avoiding dairy, swap heavy cream with coconut milk and use nutritional yeast instead of Parmesan for a similar richness and depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 660 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 45 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 50 g
- Cholesterol: 220 mg