Description
A flavor-packed chicken dish featuring a crispy breadcrumb coating enriched with lemon and Pecorino cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces Chicken Breasts
- 1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated
- 2 Fresh Lemons, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup Olive Oil
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Fresh Herbs (parsley and thyme), chopped
- Salt & Pepper, to taste
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs, preferably Panko
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, minced garlic, salt, and pepper to marinate the chicken. Let it sit for at least 15 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a shallow dish, mix Panko breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino cheese, and chopped fresh herbs.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy with a wedge of lemon!
Notes
For richer flavor, consider using chicken thighs. Serve with a side of arugula salad or quinoa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, pecorino, crispy, baked chicken, Italian cuisine, weeknight meal
