Description
An irresistible dish that transforms ordinary chicken into a gourmet masterpiece with a zesty lemon and pecorino cheese crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh parsley (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare dredging stations in three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat chicken and fry in olive oil until golden brown.
- Bake the chicken in the oven until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes).
- Meanwhile, simmer heavy cream and lemon juice until thick for sauce.
- Serve warm garnished with parsley.
Notes
Experiment with adding garlic powder for more flavor. Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking, Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 140mg