Delicate Kitchen
March 8, 2026
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Golden, juicy chicken on top of creamy lemon-garlic-parmesan pasta, this dish is pure comfort food with a zesty twist. The crispy chicken adds crunch, while the sauce is silky, cheesy, and packed with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner that tastes like a restaurant meal.
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Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken
Chicken
Coating
Pasta and Sauce
Instructions
1
Season chicken halves with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and a touch of MSG. Rub with a bit of oil.
2
Dredge in flour. Dip in milk. Coat in seasoned panko. Repeat milk and panko once more for extra crispiness.
3
Fry until golden brown and crisp. Do not cut immediately, let rest for 5 minutes so the inside cooks through and stays juicy.
4
Cook pasta until al dente. Save 50 ml of pasta water. In a pan, melt butter and sauté garlic until fragrant. Add cream, milk, seasonings, lemon zest, and a splash of lemon juice. Stir gently. Mix in Parmesan until melted into a smooth sauce. Add pasta water if needed. Toss in the pasta until fully coated.
5
Slice the crispy chicken into strips. Place on top of the creamy pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon zest.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Double-Dredge for Ultimate Crispiness 🍗Dredge chicken in flour, then milk, then panko mixture a second time to create an extra-thick, shatteringly crispy coating that won't soften from the creamy sauce.
- Zest Before Juicing for Maximum Flavor 🍋Always zest your lemon before cutting and juicing it—the zest contains concentrated oils that add bright, aromatic complexity that juice alone cannot provide.
- Bloom Your Garlic in Butter First ✨Toast minced garlic in melted butter for 30-45 seconds before adding cream to unlock deeper, more mellow flavors and prevent harsh, raw garlic notes.
- Reserve Pasta Water Before Draining 💧Save 1 cup of starchy pasta cooking water to adjust sauce consistency and help emulsify the lemon-cream mixture into a silky, clinging coating.
- Rest Chicken Before Slicing 🕐Let the crispy chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking so internal juices redistribute, ensuring moist meat underneath the golden crust.
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