Description
Golden, pan-fried chicken cutlets topped with a luxurious creamy garlic mushroom sauce. A comforting yet elegant dish perfect for dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for sauce)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 8 oz cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken between plastic wrap and gently pound to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Set up breading stations: flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and panko in a third. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then panko.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for 3–4 minutes per side or until golden and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add mushrooms and cook until browned, about 5–6 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and stir until the sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Pour the mushroom cream sauce over the crispy chicken cutlets and garnish with chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately with your choice of side.
Notes
- Pounding the chicken evenly ensures faster and more uniform cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness—internal temperature should reach 165°F (74°C).
- For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to the sauce before the cream.
- Pairs well with mashed potatoes, pasta, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 160mg