Description
Indulge in the irresistible crunch of Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce. Juicy chicken, golden-brown crust, and a rich, garlicky sauce combine for a dinner that’s pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup (100 g) of finely grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup (120 g) of breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup (240 ml) of heavy cream
- 2 tbsp of olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Step 2: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1-inch thickness.
- Step 3: Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Step 4: Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and a mixture of breadcrumbs and Parmesan.
- Step 5: Dip each chicken piece in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Step 6: Arrange breaded chicken on a greased baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Step 7: Bake chicken for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and 165°F (75°C) internally.
- Step 8: Broil chicken for 2-3 minutes for extra crispiness, watching closely.
- Step 9: In a saucepan, melt butter or heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Step 10: Sauté minced garlic until fragrant and golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 11: Pour in heavy cream, simmer for 5 minutes, stirring continuously.
- Step 12: Season garlic sauce with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Notes
Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking and extra crispiness. Toast breadcrumbs until golden brown for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 42 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 210 mg
Keywords: Crispy Parmesan Chicken, Creamy Garlic Sauce, Baked Chicken, Dinner