Description
A vibrant, citrus-infused crispy chicken recipe featuring zesty lemon, nutty Pecorino Romano, and a golden crunchy coating—perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and panko mixed with Pecorino in the third.
- Coat chicken in flour, then egg, then the panko–Pecorino mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to rest.
- In the same skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add lemon zest, juice, and remaining Pecorino to form a sauce.
- Spoon sauce over chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken briefly in lemon juice before coating; rest fried chicken to maintain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken, crispy lemon chicken, pecorino chicken, lemon chicken recipe