Description
Crispy Parmesan Chicken with a Rich Garlic Sauce is an irresistible dish that combines crunchy chicken and savory garlic sauce, making it a perfect family dinner or gathering centerpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In one bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs with grated Parmesan cheese. In another bowl, season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down for an even layer.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sear chicken until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Transfer seared chicken to the baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes or until fully cooked.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over low heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add chicken broth and lemon juice; simmer briefly before drizzling over crispy chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg