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Creamy Garlic Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Lemon Herb Butter

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This creamy garlic parmesan crusted chicken is coated in a crispy parmesan-panko crust, seared to golden perfection, and finished with a luscious creamy garlic sauce and a drizzle of bright lemon herb butter. It’s a restaurant-worthy dinner that’s quick and easy enough for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap and pound to 1/2 inch thickness. If very thick, slice in half horizontally.
  2. Pat chicken dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. Set up three shallow bowls: Bowl 1 with flour, Bowl 2 with beaten eggs, Bowl 3 with parmesan, panko, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder mixed together.
  4. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, shake off excess, dip in egg, then coat in the parmesan-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken (in batches if needed) and sear until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes per side, until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
  6. Remove chicken and tent loosely with foil.
  7. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add 2 tablespoons butter and minced garlic. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  8. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up browned bits. Add heavy cream and simmer until thickened, 3-4 minutes, stirring often.
  9. Return chicken to skillet and spoon sauce over each piece. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. For extra crispiness, broil chicken for 2 minutes if desired.
  10. In a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl, melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter. Stir in parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Drizzle over chicken before serving.
  11. Sprinkle with extra parsley and parmesan. Serve hot, spooning extra sauce over each piece.

Notes

For gluten-free, use gluten-free flour and panko. For dairy-free, use plant-based butter and coconut cream. Pound chicken evenly for best results. Double-dip in egg and crumbs for extra crunch. Let chicken rest before serving. Leftovers keep well and can be reheated in the oven or microwave. The sauce and lemon herb butter can be made ahead.

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