Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
Ingredients
For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, halved
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180
- 2
In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min
- 3
In a separate bowl, beat the 1 egg. Dip each halved chicken breast completely into the beaten egg, ensuring it is fully coated. Then, transfer the egg-coated chicken breast to the bowl with the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture. Press the chicken into the mixture to ensure it is fully coated on both sides. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet. Sear the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy on one side. Flip the chicken pieces and sear the other side until golden brown.
⏱️ 6 min
- 5
Transfer the seared chicken breasts from the skillet to a baking tray. Place the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180
- 6
While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean pan. Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Pour in the 100ml heavy cream and add the 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir the sauce and simmer until it has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Once the chicken is cooked through and removed from the oven, place a piece onto a serving plate. Spoon the prepared creamy garlic sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with the 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Creamy Parmesan Crusted Chicken
For the Parmesan Crusted Chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, halved
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Creamy Garlic Sauce
- 100 ml heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped, optional
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 180 - 2
In a bowl, combine the 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Mix all the ingredients thoroughly.
⏱️ 2 min - 3
In a separate bowl, beat the 1 egg. Dip each halved chicken breast completely into the beaten egg, ensuring it is fully coated. Then, transfer the egg-coated chicken breast to the bowl with the parmesan and breadcrumb mixture. Press the chicken into the mixture to ensure it is fully coated on both sides. Repeat for all chicken pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the coated chicken breasts into the skillet. Sear the chicken until it is golden brown and crispy on one side. Flip the chicken pieces and sear the other side until golden brown.
⏱️ 6 min - 5
Transfer the seared chicken breasts from the skillet to a baking tray. Place the tray into the preheated oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 180 - 6
While the chicken bakes, prepare the creamy garlic sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a clean pan. Add the 2 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté until fragrant.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Pour in the 100ml heavy cream and add the 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Stir the sauce and simmer until it has slightly thickened.
⏱️ 4 min - 8
Once the chicken is cooked through and removed from the oven, place a piece onto a serving plate. Spoon the prepared creamy garlic sauce generously over the chicken. Garnish with the 1 tablespoon chopped parsley, if desired.
⏱️ 2 min