Description
Chicken Pan Fried brings pure comfort straight to your dinner table with golden crispy edges and a silky sauce that hugs each tender bite. Weeknight meals never tasted so good when this simple yet satisfying recipe comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
Seasonings and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt
- Pepper
- Garlic powder
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken breasts to create thin, even pieces that cook quickly. Season generously with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Mix 1 cup flour with additional salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. Thoroughly coat each chicken piece in the seasoned flour.
- Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, around 350°F.
- Fry chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate.
- In the same skillet, add 2 tablespoons minced garlic and 2 tablespoons flour. Stir continuously for 1 minute to create a smooth paste.
- Slowly whisk in 1 cup chicken broth, then 1 cup heavy cream. Keep stirring to prevent lumpy texture.
- Add ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1 teaspoon onion powder to the gravy.
- Simmer and stir gravy for 2-3 minutes until creamy and well-blended.
- Pour gravy over chicken or return chicken to the skillet. Serve immediately with mashed potatoes or rice.
Notes
- Butterfly the chicken breasts evenly for quicker, more consistent cooking and better seasoning absorption.
- Pat the chicken dry before seasoning to help the flour coating stick better and create a crispier exterior.
- For a gluten-free version, swap wheat flour with almond flour or cornstarch to maintain the same crispy texture.
- Ensure your skillet is at the right temperature by testing with a small flour sprinkle that sizzles but doesn’t burn.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-17 minutes
- Category: Pan-Fried
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 495 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg