Golden Crispy Chicken with Parmesan Mushroom Sauce
A deliciously crispy chicken dish served with a rich, creamy Parmesan mushroom sauce!
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts (halved lengthwise to make 4 cutlets)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Parmesan Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Chicken
- Set up a breading station: one bowl with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko, Parmesan, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the panko mixture.
- Cook the Chicken
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
- Make the Parmesan Mushroom Sauce
- In the same pan, melt butter and sauté mushrooms until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth, stirring to combine.
- Add Parmesan, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Simmer until thickened.
- Assemble & Serve
- Pour the creamy Parmesan mushroom sauce over the crispy chicken.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve with pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.
