Description
Enjoy the perfect blend of lemon and pecorino in this crispy chicken recipe that promises to delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- ¼ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the pecorino cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the beaten eggs, then dredge in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the seared chicken to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
Notes
- For extra zest, serve with a lemon wedge on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken