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Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken That Will Wow Your Tastebuds

This Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken is a delightful dish combining crispy pecorino cheese with a creamy lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour Gluten-free flour can be substituted.
  • 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated Parmesan can be used for milder taste.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Garlic powder can be an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice Freshly squeezed is recommended.
  • 1 cup Chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy cream Light cream or half-and-half can lower fat content.
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil Vegetable oil can also work.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather your chicken breasts and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  3. In a shallow dish, mix the grated Pecorino Romano cheese with all-purpose flour. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture.
  4. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the coated chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  5. Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
  6. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Stir in lemon juice and chicken broth, scraping the skillet.
  7. Allow to simmer for 5 minutes, then stir in heavy cream and continue stirring until thickened.
  8. Remove chicken from the oven and let it rest. Plate the chicken and drizzle with creamy sauce and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure the chicken is patted dry before coating to achieve the crispiest texture possible.

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