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Crispy Parmesan Chicken with Garlic Sauce

A quick and delicious recipe for crispy chicken with a rich garlic sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts For even cooking, pound to an even thickness.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Use fresh breadcrumbs for better texture.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For coating.
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning.
  • 2 pieces eggs Whisk until frothy.
  • 2 tbsp olive oil For frying.
Garlic Sauce Ingredients
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced Sauté until fragrant.
  • 2 tbsp flour For thickening the sauce.
  • 2 cups milk Use half-and-half for extra creaminess.
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese For the sauce.
  • to taste Salt and pepper For seasoning the sauce.
  • to taste Fresh parsley For garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  2. Season both sides with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Whisk the eggs in a shallow dish until frothy.
  4. Dip each chicken piece into the egg mixture, letting excess drip off.
  5. Coat the chicken with breadcrumbs and Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Cooking Chicken
  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Carefully place chicken in the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  3. Set the cooked chicken aside to keep warm.
Making the Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, melt butter.
  2. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour into the pan and whisk to combine.
  4. Gradually add milk, whisking until the mixture thickens into a smooth sauce.
  5. Fold in the additional grated Parmesan cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy chicken drizzled with creamy garlic sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Notes

For storage, allow the chicken to cool before placing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can also freeze the chicken (without sauce) for up to three months.