Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of crispy chicken paired with a creamy Dijon sauce. This recipe combines tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful breadcrumb mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and topped with a luscious sauce that brings a hint of tangy mustard to each bite.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper. Set up a breading station…
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side…
- Make the Sauce: For the sauce, wipe out the skillet and melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour…
- Assemble: Spoon the creamy Dijon sauce over the crispy chicken and garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with mashed potatoes, rice, or roasted vegetables.
- You can swap panko for crushed cornflakes for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American, French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 590 mg
- Fat: 31 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 41 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg
