Description
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a flavorful twist on classic chicken dishes that combines the zesty brightness of lemon with the rich, nutty flavor of pecorino cheese. This dish is perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, offering a delightful crispy crust and a luscious creamy sauce that will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time and simple ingredients, you can create a restaurant-quality meal right in your own kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1 lemon (juice and zest)
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine pecorino cheese, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil followed by the pecorino mixture.
- Place the coated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 30-40 minutes until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, prepare the creamy lemon sauce by heating heavy cream with lemon juice in a saucepan until slightly thickened.
- Serve the baked chicken drizzled with creamy lemon sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 451
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 135mg