Decadent Herb-Crusted Chicken with Lemon Garlic Sauce

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon dried Italian herbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil

For the Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Chicken:
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Season both sides of each chicken breast with salt and pepper.

2. Coat the Chicken:
- Arrange three shallow dishes. In the first dish, place the flour. In the second, add the beaten eggs. In the third, combine the panko breadcrumbs, dried Italian herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the beaten eggs, ensuring an even coat. Finally, press into the breadcrumb mixture, covering entirely.

3. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from skillet and set aside to rest.

4. Prepare the Lemon Garlic Sauce:
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium and add the butter, allowing it to melt.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Stir in the honey and let the sauce simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly reduced.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5. Serve:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning sauce over the top, and allow it to warm through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT25M
25 minutes

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Herb-Crusted Chicken, Lemon Garlic Sauce, Gourmet Chicken Recipe, Easy Dinner, Chicken Dinner Idea, Flavorful Chicken, Weeknight Meal, Homemade Chicken Dinner, Nutritious Chicken Recipe, Family-Friendly Dinner

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1800

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