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Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken

Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken

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  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Yield: 4 people 1x
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Discover the ultimate zesty lemon Pecorino crispy chicken recipe. Try it today!


Ingredients

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  • 8 (2-ounce) chicken tenderloins
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Zest from 1 lemon
  • ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 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

  1. Step 1- 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.
  2. Step 2– Cook the Chicken
    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.
  3. Step 3– 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.

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