Description
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines crispy chicken with a tangy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, combine the pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and the cheese mixture.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with the cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add heavy cream and lemon juice, stirring to combine and heat through.
- Serve the chicken topped with the creamy lemon sauce.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before breading.
- Serve with a side of vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg