Description
Get ready to fall in love with this crispy parmesan chicken with a rich garlic sauce—a perfect blend of crunchy texture and creamy indulgence. This easy dinner idea brings together golden breaded chicken and a velvety garlic parmesan sauce that feels restaurant-quality but is simple enough for a quick weeknight meal. Whether you’re searching for dinner ideas, comfort food, or an easy recipe to impress guests, this dish delivers bold flavor in every bite.
Ingredients
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
6 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness and pat them dry.
2. Prepare three bowls: flour, egg mixed with milk, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and seasonings.
3. Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg mixture, then press into the breadcrumb mixture.
4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
5. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
6. Transfer chicken to a rack or paper towel and let it rest.
7. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant.
8. Whisk in flour and cook briefly to form a roux.
9. Gradually add chicken broth while whisking, then stir in cream.
10. Add Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and lemon juice, stirring until smooth.
11. Stir in parsley and adjust seasoning as needed.
12. Spoon sauce over crispy chicken and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
Maintain medium heat while frying to avoid burning the coating.
Let the chicken rest before adding sauce to keep it crispy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: American / Italian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg