Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make chicken dish with a crispy pecorino cheese crust, perfect for any gathering.
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 and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together the grated pecorino cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in fresh lemon juice and dredge in the pecorino mixture, pressing it onto the chicken.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken on both sides until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a baking dish.
- In the same skillet, pour in the heavy cream and remaining lemon juice, stirring to combine.
- Pour the cream mixture over the chicken in the baking dish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165°F or 74°C in the thickest part).
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
Use fresh lemons for the best flavor and let the chicken rest for a few minutes after baking to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, pecorino, lemon, quick dinner, family recipe