Description
This dish combines bright lemon flavor with a crunchy pecorino crust, accompanied by a creamy lemon sauce for a delightful meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated pecorino cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in lemon juice, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- In another saucepan, combine the heavy cream and lemon juice, simmering until slightly thickened.
- Serve the chicken with creamy lemon sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Pat the chicken dry before dipping in lemon juice to help the crust stick. Use fresh lemon zest for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg