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Healthy Garlic Parmesan Chicken


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  • Author: anna
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Carb

Description

Crispy garlic chicken with a light Parmesan finish, cooked in one skillet for an easy weeknight meal.


Ingredients

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  • 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1½ tsp (8 g) kosher salt
  • ½ tsp (2 g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 30 g (¼ cup) all-purpose flour
  • 60 g (½ cup, packed) grated Parmesan cheese
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) extra-virgin olive oil
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) neutral oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 120 ml (½ cup) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh lemon juice
  • 14 g (1 tbsp) unsalted butter (optional)
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken between two sheets of plastic to an even thickness (1.5–2 cm).
  2. Season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  3. Dredge the chicken in a mixture of flour and Parmesan.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high and sear the chicken for 3 minutes per side.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken broth and lemon juice to deglaze the pan.
  7. Return chicken to the pan, cover, and cook until cooked through.
  8. Let it rest before serving.

Notes

For a lighter dish, omit butter from the sauce. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Searing
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
  • Calories: 360
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 620mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 4g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg