Recipes

Garlic-Knots-inspired Chicken Breasts

These are lean, boneless chicken breasts—perfect when sliced into cutlets—and transform into a quick, buttery, garlicky dinner reminiscent of everyone's favourite pizza side—garlic knots. Paired with creamy sides or bread, this meal turns humble chicken fillets (like your 5 kg stash) into a comforting family feast.

Ingredients (serves ~4; scale up per fillet):

• 8 chicken fillets (cutlets)

• 1 tsp kosher salt, plus extra to taste

• ½ tsp black pepper

• ¼ cup flour

• 2 Tbsp olive oil

• 6 Tbsp unsalted butter, divided

• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, minced

• ¼ cup grated Parmesan

• Lemon wedges (optional)

Side idea: Serve with buttery mashed potatoes, garlic-buttered egg noodles, or crusty bread to soak up the sauce.

Instructions:

1. Prep & pan-fry: Pat chicken cutlets dry. Season with salt and pepper, dredge lightly in flour. In a skillet over medium heat, melt olive oil + 2 Tbsp butter. Fry chicken 3–4 min per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

2. Make the sauce: Reduce heat to low. Add the remaining 4 Tbsp butter. Once melted, stir in garlic and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Mix in parsley.

3. Finish: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over. Remove from heat; sprinkle with Parmesan. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh zing.

Seasoning & Serving Tips:

• Seasoning: Simple salt, pepper, garlic, and Parmesan deliver big flavor. Add a pinch of chili flakes if your family enjoys a hint of heat.

• Serving method: Plate the chicken with sauce drizzled over. Let sides absorb the buttery garlic sauce. Great with pasta, mashed potatoes, or bread.

• Storage: Keeps in the fridge up to 3 days; freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently to preserve moisture.

Why it will work for your large quantity:

With about 5 kg of chicken fillets, you can easily multiply the recipe. For instance, every 1 kg uses ~8 fillets—adjust ingredient quantities proportionally, and cook in batches or use multiple pans.

Link to source!

https://www.simplyrecipes.com/garlic-knot-chicken-breasts-recipe-8698944?utm_source=