Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce. This mouthwatering dish features golden, crispy chicken breasts coated with a savory blend of pecorino cheese and panko breadcrumbs, delivering a satisfying crunch in every bite. The zesty lemon adds brightness, while the creamy sauce elevates the dish to restaurant-quality perfection. Ideal for dinner parties or cozy weeknight meals, this recipe is easy to follow and promises to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix together the grated pecorino cheese, panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Beat the eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dip each breast in beaten eggs and then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil and butter in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 3–4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer skillet to the oven and bake for 15–20 minutes until chicken is cooked through (165°F/75°C).
- For the creamy lemon sauce, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until simmering and slightly thickened.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with creamy lemon sauce, and garnish with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking/Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (about 250g)
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 180mg