Ingredients
Method
Prep & Golden Chicken Sear
- Slice the chicken breasts horizontally in half to create four even cutlets. Pat them thoroughly dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, garlic powder, oregano, sea salt, and black pepper. Lightly dredge each cutlet, shaking off any excess.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large heavy skillet (cast iron or stainless steel) over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken cutlets in a single uncrowded layer and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side until deeply golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a warm plate and tent loosely with foil.
Building the Velvety Garlic Cream Sauce
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the minced garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes to the remaining pan drippings. Sauté for 60 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid scorching the garlic.
- Pour in the chicken bone broth, using a wooden spoon to firmly scrape up all the golden browned bits (fond) from the bottom of the pan. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the broth reduces by half.
- Turn heat to medium-low. Pour in the heavy cream and red pepper flakes. Bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Whisk in the freshly grated parmesan cheese until completely smooth and velvety.
- Return the seared chicken cutlets and any rested juices back into the skillet. Spoon the warm sauce generously over the top and let simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until hot throughout. Remove from heat, scatter fresh basil ribbons on top, and serve immediately.
