This Golden Crispy Chicken is perfectly breaded and pan-fried to a golden crunch, then smothered in a rich, creamy Parmesan mushroom sauce. The contrast between crispy, juicy chicken and velvety, savory sauce makes this dish a true comfort food favorite!
🛒 Ingredients
For the Crispy Chicken:
✔ 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded evenly for a juicy texture!) 🍗
✔ ½ cup all-purpose flour (helps the breading stick!) 🌾
✔ 2 large eggs, beaten (creates a crispy coating!) 🥚
✔ 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko) (extra crunch!) 🍞
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (adds rich, nutty flavor!) 🧀
✔ ½ teaspoon garlic powder (adds a savory touch!) 🧄
✔ ½ teaspoon paprika (for color & subtle smokiness!) 🌶️
✔ ½ teaspoon salt (enhances all the flavors!) 🧂
✔ ½ teaspoon black pepper (for a little kick!) 🌿
✔ 2 tablespoons olive oil (for frying) 🛢️
For the Parmesan Mushroom Sauce:
✔ 2 tablespoons butter (adds rich, buttery flavor!) 🧈
✔ 1 tablespoon olive oil (prevents butter from burning!) 🛢️
✔ 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced (adds umami & depth!) 🍄
✔ 2 cloves garlic, minced (for bold, aromatic flavor!) 🧄
✔ 1 cup heavy cream (creates a silky smooth sauce!) 🥛
✔ ½ cup chicken broth (adds savory depth!) 🍗
✔ ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (melts into a luscious, cheesy sauce!) 🧀
✔ ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning (adds a touch of herbaceous flavor!) 🌿
✔ Salt & black pepper, to taste 🧂
👨🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions
