Name: Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness); Salt and pepper (to taste); 0.5 cup all-purpose flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 0.5 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese; 1 tbsp lemon zest; 2 tbsp olive oil; 2 tbsp butter (for frying); 2 tbsp butter (for sauce); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 0.25 cup chicken broth; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 1 tsp lemon zest (for sauce); 0.25 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (for sauce); Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce); Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Description

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken is a flavorful dish that combines the zest of lemon with the richness of Pecorino cheese, creating a delicious crust on tender chicken breasts.

Ingredients

Scale

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
Salt and pepper (to taste)
0.5 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
0.5 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
1 tbsp lemon zest
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter (for frying)
2 tbsp butter (for sauce)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
0.25 cup chicken broth
0.25 cup lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (for sauce)
0.25 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese (for sauce)
Salt and pepper, to taste (for sauce)
Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess.
Dip chicken in beaten eggs, then coat with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Pecorino cheese and lemon zest.
Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat.
Fry chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Transfer chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through.
For the sauce, melt butter in the skillet and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Add heavy cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Pecorino cheese. Simmer until thickened.
Serve chicken topped with the lemon sauce and garnish with parsley.

Notes

Ensure chicken is pounded evenly for consistent cooking.
Adjust seasoning in the sauce to your preference.
Serve with a side of vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking and frying
Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
Calories: 600
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 40g
Saturated Fat: 20g
Unsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 150mg

Keywords: Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Italian Chicken, Easy Dinner