Name: Creamy Garlic Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 large chicken breast; pepper, to taste; salt, to taste; parmesan or Romano cheese, to taste; flour, for coating; shallots or onion, chopped; mushrooms, sliced; garlic, minced; chicken broth; cream, for sauce; parsley, chopped; potatoes, sliced; clarified butter or cooking oil, for frying

Method

12 steps

Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally.
Season the chicken with pepper, salt, and cheese, then coat with flour.
Heat clarified butter or oil in a pan to 365°F (185°C).
Cook the chicken until golden and plumped, then remove and set aside.
In the same pan, add chopped shallots or onion and cook until fragrant.
Add sliced mushrooms, cook until water evaporates, then add garlic and cook briefly.
Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cream and simmer.
Return chicken to the pan, cook until fully cooked (internal temperature 155°F).
Slice potatoes and cook in butter until golden, covering initially to soften.
Add parsley to potatoes.
Finish the sauce with a touch of butter off heat for creaminess.
Plate the potatoes, place the chicken on top, and spoon the sauce over.

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Recipe notes

Helpful tips

Thinly slicing the chicken helps it cook quickly and evenly.
Getting rid of excess water from mushrooms prevents sogginess.
Using clarified butter or oil prevents burning at high temperatures.
Finish the sauce with a touch of butter for extra creaminess.

Equipment

pan
knife
cutting board
spoon
meat thermometer

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Additional tips

Ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F for safety. Be cautious when cooking garlic to prevent burning, which can cause bitterness.