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Crispy chicken over spaghetti in a bowl, topped with parsley and lemon, with a cloth underneath the bowl.
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Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Spaghetti

A crispy, golden chicken breast served over buttery lemon garlic spaghetti, topped with melted mozzarella and fresh herbs. A comforting and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs option: panko for extra crunch
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil
  • ¼ 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

Method
 

  1. Combine parsley, butter, garlic, salt, juice of half a lemon, and pepper to taste in a blender. Blend until smooth.
  2. Flatten the chicken breasts using a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1 inch thick.
  3. Brush each chicken breast with the garlic butter you made in the blender.
  4. Note: Do not use all of it. Use enough butter to lightly coat each chicken breast.
  5. Refrigerate the chicken for 30–40 minutes or while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
  6. In a medium bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with the oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Pour into a shallow dish.
  7. In another shallow dish, pour the plain flour. In a deep dish, beat the eggs.
  8. Heat a frying pan with 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil or olive oil.
  9. Dip each chicken breast in the beaten eggs first.
  10. Roll in the flour.
  11. Return to the eggs, then roll in the breadcrumb mixture.
  12. Fry over medium heat until golden and crispy on both sides.
  13. Heat a pot of water until boiling. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and salt to taste. Once the water is boiling, add the spaghetti and cook according to the package instructions.
  14. Drain the spaghetti well, then add the rest of the garlic butter. Stir thoroughly to melt the butter and coat the pasta.
  15. Add the mozzarella and stir again until melted and well combined.
  16. Serve the spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Place the crispy chicken on top and sprinkle with additional parsley and lemon.