Description
A bright and flavorful chicken dish with a crunchy Pecorino cheese crust and creamy lemon sauce, perfect for a quick, simple meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the grated Pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in olive oil and then press firmly into the cheese mixture until well-coated.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet and bake for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden.
- While the chicken is baking, prepare the creamy lemon sauce by combining the heavy cream, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt in a small saucepan. Heat over low heat until warmed through.
- Serve the chicken with a drizzle of creamy lemon sauce and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before coating to help the crust stick. Use fresh lemon for best flavor. The sauce can be made non-dairy using coconut milk.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg