Name: Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast; 0.5 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp black pepper; 0.5 tsp paprika; 0.5 tsp oregano; 0.5 tsp garlic powder; 1 pinch MSG; 1 tbsp oil; 0.667 cup all-purpose flour; 0.5 cup milk; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup pasta of your choice; 2 clove garlic; 1 tbsp butter; 0.75 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup milk; 1 lemon zest; 0.5 lemon juice; 0.333 cup Parmesan; salt & pepper; 1 pinch paprika & oregano

Lemon Garlic Parmesan Pasta with Crispy Chicken

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Season chicken halves with salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, garlic powder, and a touch of MSG. Rub with a bit of oil.

Dredge in flour. Dip in milk. Coat in seasoned panko. Repeat milk and panko once more for extra crispiness.

Fry until golden brown and crisp. Do not cut immediately, let rest for 5 minutes so the inside cooks through and stays juicy.

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.

Slice the crispy chicken into strips. Place on top of the creamy pasta. Garnish with extra Parmesan and lemon zest.

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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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