Description
Garlic butter chicken elevates weeknight dinners with its irresistible golden crust and rich, savory flavor profile. Rich pan-seared chicken meets silky butter sauce, promising a restaurant-quality meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (907 grams), cut in half horizontally to make 4 fillets
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Italian breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning and Spices:
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Cooking and Garnish Ingredients:
- Avocado or olive oil spray
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare chicken by gently pounding breasts between plastic wrap until uniformly ½ inch thick, ensuring balanced cooking texture. Season thoroughly with salt and pepper on both surfaces to establish foundational flavor profile.
- Create three-stage dredging station: First bowl containing flour, second bowl with beaten eggs, third bowl mixing panko breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, and Parmesan cheese. Carefully coat each chicken piece by first dusting with flour, submerging in egg wash, then firmly pressing breadcrumb mixture onto surface.
- Arrange breaded chicken fillets in single layer within air fryer basket, maintaining spacing between pieces. Lightly mist tops with oil spray. Activate air fryer at 390°F, cooking approximately 10-12 minutes. Rotate chicken midway through cooking, applying additional oil spray to promote golden crispiness.
- During final cooking moments, melt butter in skillet over medium heat. Introduce minced garlic, sautéing briefly until aromatic—approximately 30 seconds. Watch carefully to prevent burning. Transfer crisp chicken directly into garlic butter, allowing each side to absorb rich, savory essence for one minute.
- Complete dish by garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and squeezing lemon juice, introducing vibrant, zesty counterpoint to rich, crispy chicken.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent dry, tough meat.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin with gentle, consistent pressure to flatten chicken breasts without tearing.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help breadcrumbs adhere better and create crispier texture.
- Press breadcrumb mixture firmly onto chicken to create a thick, even coating that locks in moisture.
- Avoid overcrowding air fryer basket to allow hot air circulation and achieve maximum crispiness.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165°F for safe consumption using a meat thermometer.
- Use high-smoke-point oils like avocado or olive oil spray for better browning and crisp results.
- Sauté garlic briefly to prevent burning and maintain its sweet, aromatic flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 170mg