Creamy Carbonara Crispy Chicken (Printable Version)
Silky pasta with Parmesan sauce, crispy golden chicken, and smoky bacon bits - the ultimate comfort food fusion.
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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12 oz spaghetti
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
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6 strips bacon (chopped)
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3 garlic cloves (minced)
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1 cup heavy cream
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3 large egg yolks
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1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
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Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
→ For Breading and Frying
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 eggs (for breading)
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1 cup panko breadcrumbs
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1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
# Steps:
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Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and coat in panko breadcrumbs.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Set aside to rest.
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Cook spaghetti in salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
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In a skillet, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.
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In a bowl, whisk together heavy cream, egg yolks, and Parmesan.
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Reduce skillet heat to low. Slowly add cream mixture to bacon and garlic, stirring constantly. Add drained pasta to the skillet and toss to coat. Use reserved pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.
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Slice crispy chicken and serve over pasta. Top with extra bacon, Parmesan, cracked pepper, and parsley.
# Notes:
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Reserve pasta water to achieve the desired sauce consistency.