Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce delivers golden, pan-fried chicken coated in Parmesan-panko breading and drizzled in a velvety garlic butter sauce. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to even thickness
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tbsp olive oil for frying
Garlic Sauce
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg, and coat with Parmesan-panko mix.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- For sauce: melt butter, sauté garlic, add broth and lemon juice, simmer 3–4 minutes, season, stir in parsley.
- Drizzle garlic sauce over fried chicken and serve warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 42gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 640mgPotassium: 610mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 520IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 1.5mg
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