Description
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken is a delightful dish that combines juicy chicken breasts with a crispy, cheesy crust that is bursting with zesty lemon flavor. This recipe is perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying a cozy weeknight meal at home. Served alongside a creamy lemon sauce, every bite delivers a symphony of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- Zest and juice of 2 large fresh lemons
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season them generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine grated Pecorino Romano cheese, minced garlic, and lemon zest.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil, then press into the cheese mixture to ensure an even coating.
- Place the coated chicken into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- While the chicken bakes, prepare the sauce by heating heavy cream and chicken broth in a saucepan over medium heat; add remaining lemon juice, zest, salt, and pepper. Simmer until slightly thickened (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once baked, let the chicken rest briefly before serving with the creamy lemon sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (180g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 135mg