Savory Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon-Butter Sauce

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, divided
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- Lemon slices for garnish
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken:
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness (about 1/2 inch) using a meat mallet.
- Pat dry with paper towels.

2. Prepare the Coating Stations:
- In a shallow bowl, combine flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs and water.
- In a third bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, parsley, thyme, rosemary, and remaining 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

3. Coat the Chicken:
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Dip in the egg wash, ensuring the entire surface is coated.
- Place in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing firmly to adhere the herb coating.

4. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts to the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove from skillet and tent with foil to keep warm.

5. Make the Lemon-Butter Sauce:
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.

6. Serve:
- Plate the chicken breasts and drizzle with the lemon-butter sauce.
- Garnish with lemon slices and additional chopped parsley.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

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Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,600 calories

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