Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Rich Garlic Sauce is a show-stopping dish that transforms any meal into an extraordinary experience. This succulent chicken is coated in a crunchy Parmesan crust and drizzled with a velvety garlic sauce, making it irresistible for both family dinners and special occasions. With its perfect balance of flavors and textures, this recipe is bound to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs (oregano and basil)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels. In one bowl, mix Parmesan cheese, panko breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg wash, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place breaded chicken on the baking sheet, drizzle with olive oil, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Meanwhile, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat, sauté garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute). Add heavy cream and dried herbs; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice before serving over the baked chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 770mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg