Crispy Chicken with Cheese Sauce
Juicy chicken breast coated in a crunchy crust, served with a creamy cheddar sauce and crisp lettuce. A quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 35g
Ingredients
- 2 medium chicken breast
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- ½ cup milk
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thin cutlets. Season both sides with the 0.5 tsp salt and a pinch of black pepper if you have it.
- 2
Set up three shallow bowls: one with the 0.5 cup flour, one with the 1 egg beaten, and one with the 1 cup breadcrumbs. Dredge each cutlet in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to coat.
- 3
Heat the 0.5 cup vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry the chicken in a single layer until golden and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side. Work in batches if needed to avoid crowding.
- 4
In a small saucepan, warm the 0.5 cup milk over medium-low. Add the 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted and smooth, about 2-3 minutes. Season with a pinch of salt.
- 5
Serve the crispy chicken with the cheese sauce drizzled over, alongside shredded lettuce and lime wedges if you like.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet
- small saucepan
- shallow bowls
- whisk
- tongs
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