Description
A delightful chicken dish featuring a crispy golden crust made with Pecorino cheese, complemented by a creamy lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons (juiced and zested)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the breadcrumbs and grated Pecorino cheese.
- In another bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each chicken breast in the lemon mixture, then coat with the breadcrumbs and cheese mixture.
- Place the coated chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
- Meanwhile, heat the heavy cream in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Serve the baked chicken with the warm lemon cream sauce drizzled on top and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prep chicken breasts in advance and store in the refrigerator. Customization ideas: Add herbs or red pepper flakes for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg