Description
Juicy chicken fillets coated with a crispy pecorino cheese and lemon crust. A simple yet flavorful dish perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix pecorino, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, garlic, pepper, and salt in a bowl.
- Dredge chicken in lemon juice, then coat with the pecorino mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sear chicken for 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a baking sheet and bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve warm with extra lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon for best flavor.
- Pecorino can be substituted with Parmesan if needed.
- Check chicken internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 fillet
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: lemon pecorino chicken, Italian chicken recipe, easy chicken dinner