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Crispy Chicken Alfredo
Instructions
1
Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water and drain the rest.
2
Prepare breading station: one dish with flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder; second dish with scrambled eggs; third dish with breadcrumbs.
3
Coat chicken breasts in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
4
Heat 2 cups olive oil in a pan. Fry chicken until crispy and golden on both sides. Set aside on paper towels.
5
In a separate pan, melt butter with 2 tbsp olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
6
Add heavy cream and reduce heat. Season with salt, pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and parsley.
7
Stir in Parmesan and mix until smooth and creamy.
8
Add cooked pasta and a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat.
9
Plate pasta and top each portion with a crispy chicken cutlet. Serve immediately.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and faster crisping on all areas.
- Double-Dredge for Maximum Crispiness 🥚After the initial egg and breadcrumb coating, dip the chicken back into egg, then breadcrumbs again for an extra-crunchy, golden exterior that stays crispy even with sauce.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta water before draining—use it to adjust your Alfredo sauce consistency and help it cling better to the pasta.
- Low Temperature for Smooth Alfredo 🧈Keep your cream sauce on medium-low heat and stir constantly to prevent the Parmesan from clumping and the cream from breaking into a grainy texture.
- Room Temperature Chicken Before Breading 🌡️Let chicken rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before breading so it cooks evenly inside while achieving a perfectly golden crust without drying out.
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Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
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