*Crispy, Cheesy, & Zesty—A Restaurant-Worthy Dish in 30 Minutes!*
This Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken features a golden, crunchy Parmesan-Pecorino crust paired with a luscious creamy lemon sauce—bright, savory, and utterly irresistible. Perfect for date nights or impressing guests without spending hours in the kitchen!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✔ Crispy outside, juicy inside – No dry chicken here!
✔ Bursting with lemon flavor – Fresh & tangy
✔ Easy pan sauce – Deglazes all those delicious browned bits
✔ Elegant enough for company – But simple enough for weeknights
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to ½-inch thickness)
½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese, finely grated (or Parmesan)
½ cup Panko breadcrumbs (or almond flour for GF)
1 lemon, zested + juiced (divided)
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
2 tbsp olive oil
For the Creamy Lemon Sauce
1 tbsp butter
1 clove garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup heavy cream
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
Salt & pepper to taste
For Garnish
Lemon slices
Fresh parsley