Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken

Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken

Chef John's technique for baking garlicky breaded chicken achieves the crispy crust and tender insides of pan-fried cutlets minus the mess!

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
634 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
Step 2
Season chicken breasts on both sides with salt, black pepper, and cayenne.
Step 3
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over high heat. Add chicken breasts. Sear, untouched, until bottoms release from the pan, about 2 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 minutes more.
Step 4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add butter and let melt. Add panko bread crumbs. Cook and stir until breadcrumbs start to turn golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Turn off heat and add parsley and Parmigiano-Reggiano. Set breading aside.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until no longer pink in the center, 10 to 12 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the chicken should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest while you make the pan sauce.
Step 6
Pour chicken broth and lemon juice into the pan. Bring to a boil over high heat and add balsamic vinegar. Boil until sauce is reduced, about 2 minutes. Strain sauce and spoon around chicken.
Step 7
Combine mayonnaise, balsamic vinegar, and Dijon mustard in a small bowl. Spread 'glue' over the top and sides of the chicken breasts. Spoon over the the breadcrumb mixture. Use a spatula to transfer chicken breasts back to the skillet. Pour chicken broth around the chicken.
Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken
Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken
Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken
Crispy Garlic Breadcrumb Chicken

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • cayenne pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 2 large skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely crushed
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped Italian parsley
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth
  • 0.33333334326744 cup chicken broth
  • 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1.5 teaspoons Dijon mustard

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