Description
Crispy Garlic Parmesan Chicken with a creamy garlic-parmesan sauce easy to make, packed with flavor, and rooted in Italian family tradition. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 large eggs, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour (or almond flour for keto)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
Optional: red pepper flakes, lemon zest
Instructions
Pound chicken evenly to ½ inch thick. Pat dry and season both sides.
Set up breading station: flour → egg → breadcrumbs + parmesan.
Bread each chicken piece and let rest for 10–15 minutes.
Cook chicken: pan-fry in oil until golden, bake at 400°F for 20–25 mins, or air fry at 375°F for 12–14 mins.
In a pan, melt butter. Sauté garlic 30 seconds.
Add cream; simmer, then stir in parmesan and seasoning.
Simmer 3–5 minutes until thick. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
Plate crispy chicken and spoon sauce on top. Serve hot.
Notes
Use almond flour or crushed pork rinds for low-carb version.
Let breaded chicken rest before cooking for better crust.
Reheat in air fryer or oven to keep crispy.
Store sauce and chicken separately for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course / Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fry, Oven-Bake, or Air Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Keywords: White wine, skinless chicken breasts, honey, chicken broth