Description
This Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish with tender chicken coated in a crispy, flavorful crust, topped with a luscious lemon-infused sauce. The combination of tangy Pecorino Romano cheese and zesty lemon creates a perfect balance of flavors that will impress your taste buds.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for pan frying)
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts: Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness.
- Prepare the coating: Set up three shallow bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko, Pecorino, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the chicken: Pan fry the chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the sauce: Melt butter, sauté garlic, add cream, chicken broth, lemon juice, and Pecorino cheese. Simmer, then season and spoon over the chicken.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables or angel hair pasta.
- You can substitute Parmesan if Pecorino isn’t available.
- For extra lemony brightness, garnish with fresh lemon slices or chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
