Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken
Delight in Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken! Juicy, tangy, and perfectly crispy, it’s a flavorful feast that’s sure to impress.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 40 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 pieces
Calories 400 kcal
nonstick sauté pan
Medium saucepan
meat mallet
three bowls for dredging
For the Chicken
- 8 ounces chicken tenderloins 2-ounce each
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon zest from
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Sauce
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
For the Chicken
Using a meat mallet, flatten the tenderloins to even thickness.
Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and cheese.
Coat each tenderloin first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.
Work in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels.
For the Sauce
In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, cream, and chicken broth.
Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter. Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken, crispy, lemon, Pecorino, zesty