Description
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Recipes:
Crispy Chicken with Garlic Butter Sauce & Roasted Potatoes
“Crispy breaded chicken smothered in a rich garlic butter sauce, topped with melted cheese, and served with perfectly roasted potatoes!”
Ingredients:
For the Crispy Chicken:
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp butter (for frying)
2 slices mozzarella or provolone cheese
For the Roasted Potatoes:
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
3 tbsp butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions:
Prepare the Roasted Potatoes:
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 25-30 minutes until crispy and golden.
Bread & Cook the Chicken:
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in beaten egg, then coat in a mixture of panko, Parmesan, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning.
Heat olive oil and butter in a pan over medium heat.
Cook chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
Place mozzarella or provolone on top and cover for 1 minute to melt.
Make the Garlic Butter Sauce:
In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and black pepper. Simmer for 3-4 minutes.
Assemble & Serve:
Drizzle garlic butter sauce over the crispy chicken.
Serve with roasted potatoes and garnish with fresh parsley.
Pro Tip: Add a squeeze of lemon for a fresh kick or some red pepper flakes for heat!
