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Crispy Italian Chicken Christopher

A crispy and tender chicken dish topped with a rich garlic butter sauce, perfect for impressing family or guests.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds) Make sure your chicken breasts are pounded to an even thickness.
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs Beaten.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Italian seasoned works best.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • ¼ cup fresh parsley (chopped for garnish) Can be substituted with other herbs.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1-inch thickness.
Bread the Chicken
  1. In one shallow dish, combine the flour with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
  2. In a second dish, beat the eggs.
  3. In a third dish, place the breadcrumbs.
  4. Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, followed by the beaten eggs, and finally coat it with breadcrumbs, pressing down firmly to ensure an even coating.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large skillet, melt half of the butter over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they turn golden brown.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the skillet and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  2. In the same skillet, add the remaining butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Serve
  1. Pour the garlic butter sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For gluten-free, try using gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour. Avoid flipping the chicken too often for a crispy texture. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.