Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken
A delightful dish of crispy chicken enlivened with lemon and Pecorino Romano cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-free option available
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crispiness)
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Zest and Juice: Prepare ingredients by zesting lemons and combining lemon juice, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
- Marinating the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish, pour marinade over, seal, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Set Up the Breading Station: In one dish, add flour; in another, beat eggs; in a third, mix breadcrumbs, grated cheese, and lemon zest.
- Dredging the Chicken: Dredge marinated chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Heating the Oil: Heat olive oil in skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Frying the Chicken: Add breaded chicken to skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Draining the Chicken: Transfer cooked chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serving the Dish: Serve immediately with lemon wedge and sides like salad or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Allow the chicken to marinate for full two hours for enhanced flavor. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg