Description
Crispy Parmesan crusted chicken mingles with silky garlic sauce, creating a luxurious dinner experience. Elegant flavors blend perfectly, inviting gourmet comfort that satisfies your deepest culinary cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 large chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise to make 4 thin fillets)
Coating Ingredients:
- ½ cup (60 grams) all-purpose flour (for dredging)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- ½ cup (60 grams) Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs for a finer texture)
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (optional, for extra flavor)
Cooking Fats:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil (for frying)
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) butter (for frying, adds extra crispiness)
- 3 tablespoons (45 grams) butter
Sauce Ingredients:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning (or a mix of thyme, oregano, and basil)
Garnish:
Instructions
- Prepare three distinct preparation zones: first with flour, second with whisked egg, and third with a harmonious blend of Panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
- Transform each chicken piece by delicately dusting with flour, ensuring excess is gently shaken away.
- Immerse the floured chicken into the egg wash, allowing complete coverage.
- Meticulously press the chicken into the seasoned Parmesan breadcrumb mixture, creating a robust, textured exterior.
- Warm a large skillet with a luxurious combination of olive oil and butter over medium heat, creating a golden cooking surface.
- Carefully place the crusted chicken into the heated skillet, allowing each side to develop a rich, caramelized golden-brown complexion.
- Cook thoroughly for approximately 4-5 minutes per side, verifying doneness through an internal temperature of 165°F/75°C.
- Remove chicken from the skillet and transfer to a waiting plate, covering to preserve warmth and moisture.
- Prepare a complementary creamy garlic sauce in the same skillet, utilizing the flavorful remaining pan drippings.
Notes
- Customize breading for dietary needs by substituting gluten-free flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium Parmesan cheese and cutting salt quantity in seasoning mix.
- Enhance protein coating by adding extra herbs like thyme or rosemary for deeper flavor complexity.
- Create lighter version by baking chicken on parchment-lined sheet at 425F for 15-20 minutes instead of pan-frying, which reduces oil consumption.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 750
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 40 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg