Description
A crispy Parmesan-crusted chicken breast baked to golden perfection and served with a creamy, tangy garlic sauce. Perfect for easy dinner parties and impressing guests without stress.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700g)
- 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese (about 100g)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (60g)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (30ml)
- 3/4 cup heavy cream (180ml)
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth (120ml)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (15ml)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a shallow bowl, mix panko breadcrumbs and finely grated Parmesan cheese.
- Season chicken lightly with salt and pepper, then brush each piece with olive oil.
- Press each chicken breast firmly into the panko-Parmesan mixture, coating both sides well. Set aside on a plate.
- Place coated chicken breasts on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until crust is golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While chicken bakes, melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Simmer gently for about 4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Add more broth or cream if sauce is too thick.
- Let chicken rest a few minutes after baking. Plate chicken and spoon garlic sauce generously over the top.
- Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
[‘Pat chicken dry to ensure crust sticks and crisps well.’, ‘Use freshly grated Parmesan for best crispiness.’, ‘Flip chicken halfway through baking for even browning.’, ‘Simmer garlic sauce gently to avoid curdling or burning garlic.’, ‘Keep extra panko-Parmesan mix for sprinkling on veggies or salads.’, ‘Make garlic sauce up to 2 days ahead and reheat gently.’, ‘Use a wire rack to rest chicken to keep crust crispy.’, ‘Substitute gluten-free breadcrumbs to make recipe gluten-free.’, ‘Avoid microwaving leftovers to preserve crust texture; reheat gently in skillet.’, ‘For dairy-free, swap heavy cream with coconut cream and Parmesan with nutritional yeast.’]
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast wit
- Calories: 480
- Sodium: 520
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Protein: 45
Keywords: crispy Parmesan chicken, garlic sauce, dinner party recipe, baked chicken, easy chicken recipe, Parmesan crust, creamy garlic sauce