Description
This Crispy Garlic Chicken with Bruschetta is a quick and flavorful dinner perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breasts are coated with garlic spread and panko breadcrumbs, then air fried to crispy perfection. Served over a bed of garlic-infused spaghetti and topped with vibrant bruschetta sauce, this dish combines Italian-inspired flavors with an easy 30-minute preparation.
Ingredients
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Chicken
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (can substitute with chicken thighs for juicier texture)
- 8 ounces garlic spread (can use minced garlic mixed with softened butter as a substitute)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs (regular breadcrumbs work as an alternative)
Bruschetta
- 14.5 ounces bruschetta sauce (can substitute with diced tomatoes mixed with balsamic vinegar)
Pasta
- 0.5 pound spaghetti noodles (any pasta shape can be used)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Slice the boneless chicken breasts in half lengthwise to create thinner cutlets. Spread the garlic spread evenly over each piece, then coat them thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs to ensure a crispy crust.
- Cook the chicken: Place the coated chicken pieces in an air fryer basket and lightly spray with cooking spray to aid browning. Air fry at 400°F for 6 minutes, then carefully flip each piece and continue air frying for an additional 6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Alternative baking method: If you prefer baking, place the coated chicken on a wire rack set over a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 425°F for 15 minutes or until crispy and fully cooked.
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti noodles and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the pasta.
- Toss pasta with garlic spread: Transfer the drained spaghetti to a mixing bowl. Add the remaining garlic spread and gradually incorporate the reserved pasta water until the pasta reaches the desired creamy consistency.
- Assemble and serve: Serve the garlic-infused spaghetti on plates as a base. Top each serving with the crispy garlic chicken breasts and spoon generous amounts of bruschetta sauce over the chicken. Enjoy immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For juicier chicken, use boneless skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- If garlic spread is unavailable, mix minced garlic with softened butter or olive oil as a substitute.
- Panko breadcrumbs create a lighter, crispier crust than regular breadcrumbs.
- Feel free to use your favorite pasta shape instead of spaghetti.
- Reserve pasta water to adjust the consistency of the pasta sauce for a silkier finish.
- This recipe works well with both air frying and baking methods depending on your kitchen equipment.
