Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce Recipe
A delightful recipe for Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with a velvety Creamy Lemon Sauce. This dish combines tender chicken breasts coated in a savory Pecorino Romano crust, paired with a luscious lemon-infused cream sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Searing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano cheese, grated
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Coat Chicken: In a shallow dish, mix grated Pecorino Romano and flour. Dredge chicken in the mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
- Sear Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Bake Chicken: Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, sauté garlic for 1 minute. Add lemon juice, chicken broth, and heavy cream. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
Keywords: Chicken, Pecorino, Lemon, Creamy Sauce, Dinner
