Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Cream Sauce
A delicious dish featuring crispy chicken breasts coated with Parmesan and served with a rich garlic cream sauce.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 4 tablespoons olive oil for frying
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter for sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour for thickening sauce
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese for sauce
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with whisked eggs and water, and one with Panko breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, and Italian seasoning.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in the egg mixture, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
Cooking
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the breaded chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Sauce Preparation
- While the chicken is baking, melt butter in a separate saucepan over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons of flour and cook for another minute.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring continuously until thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in additional grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
- Serve the chicken topped with the garlic cream sauce and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
To enhance flavor, consider double-dipping the chicken in the egg batter for a thicker coating. Adding a splash of white wine to the sauce can elevate its flavor further.