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Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken

Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken

Delight in Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken! Juicy, tangy, and perfectly crispy, it’s a flavorful feast that’s sure to impress and satisfy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 tenderloins
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • large nonstick sauté pan
  • medium saucepan
  • Meat mallet
  • three bowls for dredging

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 8 ounces chicken tenderloins
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 lemon zest from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • ¼ 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
  • ¼ cup milk
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

For the Chicken

  • Using a meat mallet, flatten the tenderloins to 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.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side. Work in batches if necessary. Drain on paper towels.

For 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. Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tenderloinCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, crispy chicken, Pecorino Chicken, Zesty Lemon Chicken
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