If you love parmesan and chicken together, then you must give this delectable Creamy Garlic Parmesan Chicken a try.
Why this recipe is a winner?
Thanks to parmesan cheese, the bland chicken breast gets a flavourful golden crust. But this parmesan chicken really stands out because
Unlike the regular breading technique, which could be really cumbersome and messy, this recipe calls for a quick 2-step breading technique. It makes the entire process easy and quick. The chicken is seasoned twice, once in the wet mayo coating with a dash of sriracha. Then seasoning the parmesan breadcrumb. So the chicken you get is really well seasoned.
Boneless skinless Chicken breast – makes for quick cooking, as breast pieces take just a few minutes. You may also go with chicken thighs, but allocate more time for them to cook. You will have to reduce the heat to avoid letting the crust burn while the thighs cook. Mayonnaise – rich mayo as a marinade helps to keep the chicken moist. Also thick mayo helps the dry parmesan mixture to stick well. Sriracha, or Hot sauce – adds some heat and complex flavor to the creamy mayo. Flour – is mixed with mayo and makes the wet coating thick. Parmesan cheese – the savory and umami taste makes a flavorful breading. Italian seasoning – enhances the flavor profile of the breaded parmesan. Breadcrumb- Use fine bread crumb, instead of panko as it sticks better and evenly to the chicken.
You could use 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder in the seasoning if you wish. We are combining and making it a 2 step process. Mayo+ flour – > parmesan+breadcrumb. Mayo does a couple of things here: it not only binds the grated parmesan but also rich mayo helps keep chicken extra moist. Adding few teaspoons of flour to mayo, makes the wet mix thick and helps parmesan mix stick better. Parmesan cheese along with fine breadcrumb coats chicken evenly. While offering a crispy crust on top, it has a savory and umami taste that is so much better.
Salads – Serve it with a fresh Italian salad, Easy and Zesty Quinoa Salad. Sauteed vegetables – Sauteed veggies like this Cheesy Garlic Green Beans, Asian Green Beans or Zucchini Stir Fry. Roasted – Roast some in the oven like Red Potatoes, Carrots With Parmesan or Brussels Sprouts. Mash – A flavorful mash like my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes or a low-carb Creamy Cauliflower mash.
