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Crispy Zesty Lemon Pecorino Chicken

Crispy Zesty Lemon Pecorino Chicken: A Flavorful 30-Minute Meal

Crispy Zesty Lemon Pecorino Chicken is a simple, satisfying dish ready in 30 minutes, featuring tender chicken coated in a crispy panko shell with a creamy lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins flatten to even thickness
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 2 Large Eggs beaten; flax eggs for vegan option
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs provides crunch; use regular if unavailable
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest fresh zest yields best taste
  • 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese can substitute with grated Parmesan
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil for frying
  • 1 tablespoon Butter use vegan butter for dairy-free
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic freshly minced is recommended
  • 1 cup Milk whole or 2% for richness; almond milk for dairy-free
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter option
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth substitute with vegetable broth for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed for best flavor

Equipment

  • nonstick skillet
  • Meat mallet
  • shallow bowls
  • Whisk
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Flatten chicken tenderloins between plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the mixture of panko, lemon zest, and Pecorino cheese.
  3. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the panko mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken for 3-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In the same pan, add garlic, sauté for 1 minute, then whisk in flour, milk, and heavy cream. Cook until thickened, then stir in lemon juice and butter.
  6. Serve fried chicken drizzled with creamy lemon sauce, garnished with extra Pecorino and lemon zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

To maintain crispiness, allow the fried chicken to rest on paper towels and avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.

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