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Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce Delight

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is an exquisite chicken dish, featuring crispy, cheesy goodness and a dreamy sauce for a delightful meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated Substitute with Parmesan for a milder taste
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For searing chicken
  • Salt
  • Pepper
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Key component in creamy lemon sauce
  • 1/2 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Use light cream for a lower fat version
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced Adds aromatic richness
For Garnish
  • Fresh Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • shallow dish

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with a paper towel and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  3. Combine grated Pecorino Romano cheese and all-purpose flour in a shallow dish.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast in the cheese-flour mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  6. Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until fully cooked.
  7. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic for a minute, add lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream, and simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken drizzled with the creamy lemon sauce and garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 40gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat the chicken dry before seasoning for better crust adherence. Use a thermometer to check for doneness at 165°F (74°C).

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