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Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce

Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken: A Creamy Dinner Delight

Indulge in Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce, a simple yet luxurious dish perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Boneless and skinless
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated
  • 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour Or gluten-free flour
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil Or avocado oil
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lemon Juice Preferably fresh
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Low-sodium recommended
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream Or light cream
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
Seasoning & Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • oven
  • Skillet
  • Baking Dish
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper generously.
  3. Combine grated Pecorino Romano cheese and all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until thoroughly cooked.
  6. Sauté minced garlic in the same skillet for 1 minute until fragrant.
  7. Add fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream to the skillet. Let it simmer for 5 minutes.
  8. Serve the chicken topped with the creamy lemon sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 35gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat chicken breasts dry before dredging for a crispy crust. Press the coating firmly to ensure it stays during cooking.

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