Description
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings a delightful twist to your dining table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, golden pecorino crust, perfectly complemented by a rich and creamy lemon sauce. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this dish is both easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and guests alike. With its fresh citrus notes and savory cheese flavor, each bite offers a satisfying taste experience that’s hard to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with pecorino cheese and lemon zest.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a frying pan over medium heat. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
- For the sauce, sauté garlic in the same pan, add cream, broth, lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Serve chicken drizzled with creamy lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 150mg