Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce
This dish features crispy chicken breasts coated in Parmesan and panko, served with a rich garlic sauce.
Equipment
- Frying pan
- Bowl
Ingredients
Chicken and Breading
- 4 boneless chicken breasts, pounded to ½ inch thickness
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese freshly grated recommended
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs for gluten-free version
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour for gluten-free version
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garlic Sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped optional
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by pounding it to ½ inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of Parmesan and panko.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the Parmesan and panko mixture.
- Heat butter and olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
- In the same pan, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add chicken broth, heavy cream, and lemon juice. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve the chicken topped with the garlic sauce and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
You can use gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour for a gluten-free version of this recipe.