Description
Elevate your dining experience with Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken, featuring a crispy crust and creamy lemon sauce that transforms a simple chicken dinner into a culinary masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 cup bread crumbs (preferably panko)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Pat the chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine grated pecorino cheese, bread crumbs, and lemon zest. Mix well.
- Brush each chicken breast with olive oil, then press into the pecorino mixture.
- Sear the chicken in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, and garlic over medium heat, stirring until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Plate the chicken, drizzle with sauce, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
For an extra crunch, consider using a combination of bread crumbs and crushed cornflakes or panko. A sprinkle of freshly cracked black pepper can enhance the aroma.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg