Description
Succulent golden crispy chicken dances with rich parmesan mushroom sauce in this irresistible culinary masterpiece. Creamy, savory flavors meld perfectly, creating a restaurant-worthy dish you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating:
- 4 medium chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon mixed Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cups mixed mushrooms (cremini, portobello, button)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Asiago cheese
- Fresh thyme, to taste
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Tenderize chicken breasts to ensure uniform thickness, promoting even cooking and optimal texture.
- Create a three-stage coating process: first, mix flour with aromatic seasonings like salt, pepper, paprika, and Italian herbs.
- Prepare dredging stations with seasoned flour, whisked eggs, and a crispy mixture of panko breadcrumbs enhanced with grated Parmesan and garlic powder.
- Carefully coat each chicken breast: first dust with seasoned flour, then dip in egg wash, and finally enrobe in the seasoned panko mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat (around 350°F) until shimmering but not smoking.
- Gently place breaded chicken into the hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a golden-brown crust and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a warming plate, keeping crisp exterior intact.
- In the same skillet, melt butter and add mushrooms, sautéing until they develop a rich, caramelized brown color.
- Introduce minced garlic, allowing its aromatics to bloom for approximately 60 seconds.
- Stream in heavy cream and chicken broth, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer.
- Incorporate Parmesan and Asiago cheeses, fresh thyme, salt, and pepper, stirring until sauce reaches a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Plate the crispy chicken and lavish with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Optional: Garnish with delicate thyme sprigs for an elegant finishing touch.
Notes
- Opt for a meat mallet or rolling pin to evenly flatten chicken breasts, ensuring consistent cooking and tender texture.
- Create a flavorful seasoned flour blend by experimenting with additional spices like smoked paprika or cayenne for extra kick.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan for an extra crispy, golden coating that adheres perfectly to the chicken.
- Allow chicken to rest on a wire rack after frying to maintain crispiness and prevent soggy bottoms.
- Choose cremini or shiitake mushrooms for deeper, more robust flavor in the sauce.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or Greek yogurt to reduce calories.
- Make the dish gluten-free by using almond flour instead of wheat flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 42 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg