Herb-Crumbed Crispy Chicken With Saffron Cream Sauc

Name: Herb-Crumbed Crispy Chicken With Saffron Cream Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: olive oil; 4 chicken breasts; plain flour; 4 medium eggs, beaten lightly; 1 34-2 cups panko breadcrumbs, flakes (Japanese breadcrumbs I have never gone back to regular breadcrumbs after finding these, I love them,); 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped; 1 ½ tablespoons parsley, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon tarragon, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 15 g butter; 12 small onion, finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, crushed; 1 pinch saffron; 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule; 80 ml dry white wine; 160 ml cream; 90 ml milk; 1 teaspoon cornflour; 1 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced

Servings: persons

olive oil
4 chicken breasts
plain flour
4 medium eggs, beaten lightly
1 34-2 cups panko breadcrumbs, flakes (Japanese breadcrumbs I have never gone back to regular breadcrumbs after finding these, I love them,)
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 ½ tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon tarragon, finely chopped
1 teaspoon garlic powder
15 g butter
12 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 pinch saffron
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granule
80 ml dry white wine
160 ml cream
90 ml milk
1 teaspoon cornflour
1 small tomatoes, peeled, seeded and diced

1
Pound each chicken breast so that they are approximately all the same thickness.
2
In a medium bowl combine breadcrumbs, chives, parsley, garlic and tarragon.
3
Toss chicken in flour to coat, shake off any excess and dip into eggs and then into breadcrumb/herb mixture, coat well.
4
Repeat with remaining breasts cover and refrigerate about 20-30 Min's.
5
Heat a couple of tablespoons olive oil in a large pan (Note: you may have to add extra during cooking as the breadcrumb mixture absorbs quite a lot.)
6
Add chicken and cook until browned and crisp on both sides and cooked all the way through.
7
It is hard to give an exact time per side as breasts vary in thickness, therefore cooking times will vary.
8
If you think that the chicken is not cooked all the way through, but the outside will get too crispy if left on, just turn the heat down and continue cooking until done turning chicken occasionally.
9
Cream Sauce.
10
Heat butter in a pan, add onion and garlic, cook until soft.
11
Add wine and saffron, simmer uncovered a few minutes to reduce slightly.
12
Add stock, milk, cream, add a little water to cornflour mix and add to sauce.
13
Stir until mixture boils and thickens, stir in tomato.
14
To serve.
15
Place chicken on plate with the sauce in a gravy jug or individual dipping bowls.
16
As stated above you do not want to pour sauce directly over chicken just on the plate to one side, as the outside of chicken will go soggy, and you want to be able to enjoy the crunchy coating throughout the entire meal.
17
I served this with garlic buttered spinach and mash, but it also pairs well with rice.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: olive oil, 4 chicken breasts, plain flour, 4 medium eggs, beaten lightly, and more.

Yes, Herb-Crumbed Crispy Chicken With Saffron Cream Sauce falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Herb-Crumbed Crispy Chicken With Saffron Cream Sauce

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