Description
Delicious chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust with a creamy garlic sauce, creating a comforting yet sophisticated dining experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally coat with Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Make the creamy garlic sauce by sautéing garlic, adding lemon juice and heavy cream, and simmering to thicken.
- Serve the chicken with the creamy garlic sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use almond flour or gluten-free breadcrumbs. You can substitute Parmesan with Pecorino Romano or nutritional yeast for a dairy-free alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 225mg