Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place between plastic wrap or parchment and pound with a meat mallet until about 1/4 inch thick throughout.
- Mix breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried parsley, salt, and white pepper in a shallow bowl. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Season chicken cutlets with salt and pepper. Coat each piece in flour (shake off excess), dip in egg wash, then press firmly into breadcrumbs on both sides. Set aside on a plate.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until soft and fragrant, about 2 minutes. Pour in white wine, increase heat to medium-high, and simmer until reduced by half, 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and simmer for 3-5 minutes until slightly thickened. Reduce heat to very low. Whisk in cold butter cubes one or two at a time, waiting until fully incorporated before adding more. Finish with lemon juice and salt. Keep warm on lowest heat.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons butter. Add breaded chicken cutlets (work in batches if needed) and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer chicken to serving plates. Spoon garlic butter sauce generously over each cutlet and garnish with fresh minced parsley. Serve immediately.
Notes
Storage: Best served immediately. Leftovers can be refrigerated separately for up to 2 days. Reheat chicken on a wire rack in a 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes. Gently rewarm sauce over low heat, whisking in a tablespoon of cream if needed to re-emulsify. Substitutions: Use chicken thighs for extra moisture, dry vermouth instead of wine, or gluten-free breadcrumbs for a gluten-free version. High-protein option: Replace breadcrumbs with crushed pork rinds or almond flour. Make-ahead: Bread chicken up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate. Make sauce base earlier, then finish with butter just before serving.
