Crispy Chicken Garlic Cream (Printable Version)

Golden pan-fried chicken breasts topped with a smooth garlic cream sauce, ideal for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken

01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 - 1 teaspoon salt
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
04 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
05 - 2 large eggs
06 - 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
07 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 1/4 cup olive oil

→ Garlic Cream Sauce

09 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 6 cloves garlic, minced
11 - 1 cup heavy cream
12 - 1/2 cup chicken broth
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
15 - 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
16 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# How to Make It:

01 - Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness between two sheets of plastic wrap. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
02 - Place flour in one shallow bowl, beat eggs in a second bowl, and combine panko breadcrumbs with Parmesan cheese in a third bowl.
03 - Dredge each breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, then coat with the panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm tented with foil.
05 - Reduce heat to medium and melt butter in the same skillet. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
06 - Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Simmer 3 to 4 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
07 - Stir in salt, pepper, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. Cook an additional 1 to 2 minutes until sauce coats the back of a spoon.
08 - Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over, and heat through for 1 to 2 minutes. Garnish with extra parsley and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The crust stays impossibly crispy even after swimming in that velvety garlic cream sauce
  • It comes together in under 45 minutes but tastes like something from a restaurant that takes reservations
02 -
  • Dont rush the garlic step—burnt garlic tastes bitter and ruins the delicate balance of the sauce
  • Let the oil get properly hot before adding chicken or the crust will turn soggy instead of crispy
03 -
  • Pat the chicken completely dry before seasoning or the coating won't adhere properly
  • Use a box grater for the Parmesan instead of pre-grated cheese for better melting
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