Description
This dish transforms a simple chicken dinner into a gourmet experience with its golden, crispy crust and rich garlic sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400ยฐF (200ยฐC).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Place flour on a separate plate.
- In another shallow dish, whisk together eggs and milk for the egg wash.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off the excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture.
- Coat the chicken in the Parmesan breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the garlic sauce in a small saucepan with the remaining olive oil, sautรฉing the minced garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth, bring to a simmer.
- Add heavy cream and let simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.
- Remove the chicken from the oven, pour the garlic sauce over, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Letting the chicken rest after cooking will keep it juicy and tender. Use freshly grated Parmesan for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg