Description
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish that perfectly balances crunchy textures and zesty flavors. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich, golden pecorino-lemon crust, then topped with a luxurious creamy lemon sauce. It’s ideal for impressing guests at dinner parties or simply enjoying a comforting meal at home. With its easy preparation and stunning presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Ready to savor the explosion of flavors? Let’s dive into this delicious recipe!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a shallow dish, mix pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Whisk the eggs in another shallow bowl.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper; dip each breast in the 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 chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For the sauce, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a saucepan; simmer until slightly thickened.
- Serve chicken drizzled with creamy lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (approx. 225g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 185mg