Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce
A flavorful dish featuring crispy pecorino crusted chicken served with a creamy lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs and flour)
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
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Create the coating mixture by combining the grated pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Prepare the chicken by dredging each breast in flour, then dipping in beaten eggs, and finally pressing into the pecorino breadcrumb mixture.
- Sear the chicken in hot olive oil for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked through.
- Prepare the creamy lemon sauce by melting butter in a pan, adding heavy cream and lemon juice, and simmering until slightly thickened.
- Plate the chicken hot with the creamy lemon sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
This dish pairs well with garlic mashed potatoes or a light arugula salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 220mg