Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken. Discover a new favorite recipe today!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 8 (2-ounce) chicken tenderloins
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
For the Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup milk
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Step 1 – Prepare the Chicken Using a meat mallet, flatten the chicken tenderloins to an even thickness. Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and cheese. Coat each tenderloin first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Step 2 – Cook the Chicken Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3–5 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary. Drain cooked chicken on paper towels.
- Step 3 – Make the Sauce In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, cream, and chicken broth. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter.
- Step 4 – Serve Drizzle the sauce over the cooked chicken before serving.
Notes
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Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg