Description
Parmesan chicken blends Italian culinary magic with crispy, golden perfection, creating a mouthwatering symphony of flavors. Rich garlic sauce and perfectly seasoned chicken will make you crave this comforting dish that brings warmth and satisfaction to any dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- Transform boneless chicken breasts into a culinary canvas by generously massaging them with a harmonious blend of salt, cracked black pepper, and aromatic Italian seasoning.
- Establish a strategic breading station with three distinct vessels: the first filled with silky flour, the second housing whisked eggs, and the third containing a crisp amalgamation of panko breadcrumbs and grated parmesan cheese.
- Methodically coat each chicken piece by first dredging in flour, ensuring a delicate white veil, then immersing in beaten eggs, and finally encasing in the parmesan-panko mixture, applying gentle pressure to create a robust, textured exterior.
- Ignite a large skillet with a fusion of olive oil and butter, allowing the fat to shimmer and dance over medium heat, creating an ideal golden-brown environment.
- Carefully introduce the breaded chicken to the heated pan, allowing each side to transform into a crisp, amber-hued masterpiece, approximately 4-5 minutes per side, guaranteeing thorough cooking and a delectable crunch.
- Temporarily relocate the perfectly cooked chicken to a warm sanctuary while preparing the luxurious sauce.
- In the same pan, melt the remaining butter and introduce minced garlic, releasing its intoxicating fragrance for a brief moment.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, simultaneously liberating the caramelized flavor fragments clinging to the pan’s surface.
- Cascade heavy cream and a whisper of red pepper flakes into the bubbling mixture, allowing it to simmer and reduce, thickening into a velvety sauce.
- Enhance the sauce’s complexity by stirring in additional parmesan cheese, creating a rich, creamy emulsion.
- Elegantly drape the garlic sauce over the crispy chicken, creating a stunning presentation, and crown with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature for safe consumption by using a meat thermometer.
- Keep the breading crispy by avoiding overcrowding in the pan and maintaining medium heat.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt for a lighter sauce version.
- Gluten-free option works perfectly by replacing flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 725
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg