Lemon Pecorino Crusted Chicken with Creamy Lemon Sauce 🍋🍗


 

*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

Step-by-Step Instructions



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