Description
Crispy parmesan crusted chicken delivers a delightful dinner that sizzles with flavor and keeps your family coming back for more. Creamy garlic sauce adds the perfect tangy finish to this simple yet satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 eggs
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
Seasonings and Flavor Enhancers:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Transform 2 chicken breasts into 4 thin cutlets by slicing horizontally. This ensures fast, even cooking.
- Blend ½ cup Parmesan, ½ cup panko, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish.
- Create a dredging lineup: one bowl with ½ cup flour, another with 2 beaten eggs, and the third with seasoned Parmesan mixture.
- Dunk each chicken cutlet first in flour, then egg, then press firmly into the Parmesan breadcrumb blend.
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat (around 350°F).
- Carefully place breaded cutlets into hot pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer crispy cutlets to a plate. Keep warm while preparing sauce.
- In the same skillet, melt ½ tablespoon butter. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 60 seconds.
- Pour ½ cup chicken broth, scraping pan’s delicious browned bits.
- Whisk in 1 cup heavy cream, ½ cup Parmesan, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.
- Simmer sauce for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Optional: mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water to enhance thickness.
- Nestle chicken back into warm sauce, coating each cutlet generously.
- Serve immediately with sauce drizzled overtop. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Slicing chicken breasts horizontally helps them cook faster and more evenly, preventing dry or undercooked spots.
- Getting the breading right requires a light touch: press the Parmesan mixture gently but firmly to help it adhere without making the coating too thick.
- Keep the skillet heat at medium to achieve a golden, crispy crust without burning the Parmesan coating.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk and use less butter when making the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 507 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 660 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg