Description
Crispy golden chicken cutlets topped with melted mozzarella, smothered in a sweet chili cream sauce. A quick and decadent weeknight dinner that’s bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for frying)
- 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese (sliced into 8 pieces)
- For the Sweet Chili Cream Sauce:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce (such as Mae Ploy)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
- In a second shallow dish, place beaten eggs.
- In a third shallow dish, combine panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess, then dip in eggs, then coat with panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Top each chicken breast with 2 slices of mozzarella cheese.
- Transfer skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, until cheese is melted and bubbly and chicken is cooked through (internal temp 165°F).
- While chicken bakes, make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in heavy cream and sweet chili sauce. Whisk until smooth. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove chicken from oven. Drizzle the sweet chili cream sauce over the chicken.
- Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For best results, use whole milk mozzarella (not pre-shredded) for optimal melting. You can substitute chicken thighs if desired, adjust cooking time accordingly. The sauce can be made ahead and reheated gently.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Method: Main Course
- Cuisine: American-Asian Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 8g
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 45g