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Crispy Garlic Chicken

Golden and crunchy chicken cutlets fried to perfection and drizzled with a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 640

Ingredients
  

Chicken Cutlets
  • 4 chicken cutlets thin
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 0.5 cup breadcrumbs optional
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.75 cup vegetable oil for frying
Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.25 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Tongs
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Prepare flour, eggs, and breadcrumb mixture for breading.
  2. Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
  3. Heat oil in skillet and fry chicken until golden and crispy.
  4. Melt butter in pan and sauté garlic.
  5. Add cream, broth, and parmesan; simmer until thick.
  6. Stir in herbs and season to taste.
  7. Plate chicken and drizzle with the creamy garlic herb sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, chill breaded chicken for 10 minutes before frying.