Description
Elevate your dinner table with this Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken, a dish that brings together tender chicken and a zesty pecorino crust, all smothered in a rich creamy lemon sauce. It’s perfect for weeknight meals or special gatherings, guaranteeing to impress family and friends alike. With its vibrant flavors and enticing aroma, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 2 fresh lemons (zest and juice)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, combine grated pecorino cheese with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the cheese mixture until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat; sear each chicken breast for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- To make the sauce, combine heavy cream, minced garlic, lemon juice, and zest in a saucepan over low heat until warmed through—avoid boiling.
- Stir in chopped parsley just before serving; drizzle sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 130mg