Description
Parmesan Chicken delivers a crispy, golden delight that makes dinner feel special without complicated steps. Creamy garlic sauce turns simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy meal your family will absolutely devour.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 grams)
Coating and Flavor Base:
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 400°F (200°C). Generously season 4 chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs/680g) with salt and pepper, ensuring complete coverage.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first with ½ cup flour, second with 2 eggs whisked with 2 tbsp olive oil, third with 1 cup panko and 1 cup Parmesan cheese combined.
- Carefully coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip completely in egg mixture, and finally roll thoroughly in the breadcrumb-cheese blend.
- Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully place breaded chicken and sear 4-5 minutes per side until achieving golden-brown crispiness.
- Slide the entire skillet into the preheated 400°F oven. Bake 15-20 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, melt 2 tbsp butter in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté until aromatic.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream and ½ cup chicken broth into the garlic pan. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring consistently until sauce slightly thickens.
- Season garlic cream sauce with salt and pepper. Drizzle generously over crispy chicken right before serving.
Notes
- Breading technique matters most, so press the panko and Parmesan mixture firmly onto the chicken to create a super crunchy coating.
- An oven-safe skillet is crucial for seamless transition from stovetop to oven, ensuring even cooking and fewer dishes to wash.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes after baking to help the juices redistribute, keeping the meat tender and preventing dryness.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour and panko with almond flour and crushed gluten-free crackers, which deliver a similarly crisp texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 476 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 44 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg