Crispy Lemon Garlic Parmesan Chicken

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Place the chicken tenderloins in a bowl.
  2. 2Mix the chili flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper, then pour it over the chicken. Mix well.
  3. 3Marinate for at least 1 hour – preferably up to 6 hours for more flavor.
  4. 4Melt the butter with the olive oil in a saucepan over low heat.
  5. 5Gently sauté the grated garlic for about 2 minutes (do not let it brown).
  6. 6Add the chicken broth and let it simmer for about 3 minutes.
  7. 7Pour in the cream and let the sauce thicken for about 5 minutes.
  8. 8Stir in the Parmesan, chives, basil, salt, and black pepper. Add lemon juice and zest if desired.
  9. 9Reduce the heat to low and keep the sauce warm.
  10. 10Grate the potatoes using a grater.
  11. 11Place the grated potatoes in cold salted water for 10 minutes.
  12. 12Drain and squeeze out all the water using a clean kitchen towel.
  13. 13Mix the potatoes with paprika powder, onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and salt.
  14. 14Coat each piece of chicken in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally press into the seasoned grated potatoes.
  15. 15Heat oil to 180°C (356°F).
  16. 16Fry the chicken until golden and crispy, about 4–6 minutes depending on the size of the pieces.
  17. 17Let drain on a rack.

Ingredients

  • 500 g chicken tenderloins
  • 0.5 tsp chili flakes
  • 1 Juice of 1 lemon lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 50 g butter
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 grated garlic cloves
  • 30 g grated Parmesan cheese
  • 100 ml chicken broth
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 1 handful chopped chives
  • 8 sliced basil leaves
  • Salt
  • black pepper
  • 1 bit lemon juice
  • 1 bit lemon zest
  • All-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 kg grated potatoes
  • 1 tbsp paprika powder
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp salt

Equipment

bowlsaucepangraterclean kitchen towelrack

Tips

  • Marinate for at least 1 hour – preferably up to 6 hours for more flavor.