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Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken Recipe

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This Crispy Garlic Butter Chicken recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful mixture of panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and Parmesan, air fried to a crispy golden brown. Finished with a luscious garlic butter sauté and fresh parsley garnish, it’s an easy, quick, and delicious dinner that delivers a perfect balance of crunch and savory richness in just 30 minutes.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), cut in half horizontally to make 4 fillets
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Italian breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Avocado or olive oil spray

Garlic Butter Sauce

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 6 minced garlic cloves
  • Fresh parsley, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • Optional: lemon wedges for squeezing over cooked chicken

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Place the chicken fillets on a cutting board and cover with plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or meat tenderizer to pound evenly until they are uniformly thin. Season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Prepare Coatings: Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, Italian breadcrumbs, and grated Parmesan cheese.
  3. Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken fillet first in flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip into the beaten eggs. Finally, press firmly into the breadcrumb mixture to evenly coat both sides.
  4. Air Fry the Chicken: Arrange the coated chicken fillets in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Spray liberally with avocado or olive oil spray. Air fry at 390°F (200°C) for a total of 10-12 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through cooking (after 6 minutes) and spraying again with oil. Cook in batches of two if necessary.
  5. Make the Garlic Butter: While the chicken cooks, melt the unsalted butter in a large pan over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant and lightly sizzling.
  6. Finish the Chicken: Transfer the air-fried chicken fillets into the garlic butter pan. Cook each side for about 1 minute, spooning the garlic butter over the chicken to coat well and enhance flavor.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the garlic butter chicken with freshly chopped parsley and squeeze fresh lemon juice over top if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy the crispy, buttery, garlicky deliciousness.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken breasts are pounded evenly to cook uniformly and achieve maximum crispiness.
  • Cooking times may vary depending on the size of your chicken fillets and your specific air fryer model; always check doneness before serving.
  • The garlic butter pan finish adds a rich flavor and moist texture—do not skip this step for best results.
  • For a lower-fat version, use a cooking spray instead of butter, but flavor and crunch will be reduced.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and reheated gently.
  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Air Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://iamstarved.com/crispy-garlic-butter-chicken-recipe/