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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce

Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce in 30 Minutes

This Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Creamy Garlic Sauce is a quick and comforting dish that combines golden chicken with a velvety garlic sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Chicken Breasts or chicken thighs
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs gluten-free if necessary
  • 2 pieces Eggs or flaxseed mixture for vegan
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or Butter
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
For the Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or basil/chives

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Meat Mallet
  • Medium saucepan
  • bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Pound the chicken between plastic wrap to an even thickness of 1 inch and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Set up your breading station with beaten eggs in one bowl and breadcrumbs with Parmesan in another.
  4. Coat each chicken breast in egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
  5. Arrange the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to enhance crispiness.
  7. While chicken bakes, sauté minced garlic in olive oil/butter until fragrant.
  8. Add cream to garlic, simmer for 5 minutes, seasoning with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
  9. Serve the chicken drizzled with garlic sauce and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 40gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly for best results. Broil carefully to avoid burning. For leftovers, reheat in the oven to maintain crispiness.

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