Description
Crispy Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a delightful dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into an extraordinary culinary experience. This recipe features tender chicken cutlets coated in a light, crunchy Parmesan crust, perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy garlic sauce. The aroma of sautéed garlic fills your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around the table for a comforting meal. In just under 30 minutes, you can create a dish that impresses both family and friends alike. Whether you’re preparing it for a cozy dinner or unexpected guests, this chicken will surely become a new favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Thin Chicken Cutlets (breast or thigh)
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (or gluten-free almond flour)
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (or butter for frying)
- 4 cloves Minced Garlic
- 1 cup Chicken Broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Fresh Parsley or Thyme (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken cutlets by flattening them between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper until they are about ½ inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station with three shallow dishes: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for breadcrumbs mixed with grated Parmesan.
- Dredge each cutlet in flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded cutlets without overcrowding the pan. Cook until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken topped with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet with sauce (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg