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Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipe

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipe

A zesty and savory chicken dish featuring a crispy pecorino crust and a smooth, tangy lemon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 500 kcal

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • shallow dish
  • Meat Tenderizer

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 2 pieces lemons, zest
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 pieces lemon, juice
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions
 

Prepare the Crust

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
  • Combine pecorino, breadcrumbs, and lemon zest in a shallow dish.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the pecorino mixture.
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add chicken broth, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  • Stir in butter and parsley until butter is melted and sauce is smooth.
  • Serve chicken with creamy lemon sauce drizzled over the top.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 40gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken recipe, Creamy Lemon Sauce, easy dinner recipe, Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken, Pecorino Cheese, Savory Chicken Dish
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