Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce
Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce is a delightful dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your table. This recipe features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, zesty lemon and Pecorino cheese crust, all smothered in a rich and creamy lemon sauce. Perfect for family dinners or impressing guests, this dish not only satisfies the taste buds but also makes for a stunning presentation. Serve it alongside fresh salads or flavorful grains for an unforgettable meal that’s easy enough for a weeknight yet elegant enough for special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Juice of 2 lemons
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat.
- In one bowl, combine Pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, Italian seasoning, and black pepper. In another bowl, whisk together eggs.
- Dip chicken breasts into the egg wash, then coat evenly with the cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in the skillet; cook chicken for about 5–6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- To make the creamy lemon sauce, melt butter in the same skillet, sauté garlic until fragrant, then stir in heavy cream, lemon juice, zest, Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon sauce over it before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (200g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 155mg