Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken Spaghetti
A quick and easy dinner, Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spaghetti features golden, crunchy chicken served over buttery, garlicky spaghetti with melted mozzarella—perfect for weeknights or family meals.
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs option: panko for extra crunch
- 3 tbsp vegetable oil or olive oil
- 1/4 cup salted butter
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 small bunch of fresh parsley
- 1 lemon
- 1 package spaghetti
- 2 cups mozzarella
- Fresh parsley for sprinkling
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine parsley, butter, garlic, salt, juice of half a lemon, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth.
- Pound the chicken to about 1 inch thick. Brush each piece with garlic butter (reserve some for the pasta). Refrigerate for 30–40 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- Mix breadcrumbs with spices in a shallow dish. Place flour in another dish and beaten eggs in a third.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Dip each chicken breast in eggs, then flour, then eggs again, then breadcrumbs. Fry until golden and crispy.
- Boil a pot of water with salt and a little olive oil. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Drain and toss with the remaining garlic butter and mozzarella.
- Arrange spaghetti in a large bowl, top with crispy chicken, and sprinkle with extra parsley and lemon.
Servings: 6
Calories: 550kcal