Description
A crispy, zesty chicken dish featuring a delicious pecorino cheese coating, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Chicken Tenderloins (Flatten to an even thickness.)
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour (Can substitute with gluten-free flour.)
- 2 large Eggs (For a vegan option, use flax eggs.)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs.)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest (Fresh zests yield the best taste.)
- 1/2 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese (Grated; can substitute with Parmesan.)
- 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil (Can use avocado oil.)
- 2 tablespoons Butter (Can substitute with vegan butter.)
- 2 cloves Minced Garlic (Freshly minced is recommended.)
- 1/2 cup Milk (Whole or 2% milk recommended.)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Cream (Half-and-half can be used.)
- 1/2 cup Chicken Broth (Can substitute with vegetable broth.)
- 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice (Freshly squeezed is best.)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Start by flattening the chicken tenderloins to ensure they cook evenly.
- Set Up the Dredging Station: In one bowl, add the all-purpose flour. In a second bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk. In a third bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and grated pecorino cheese.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each flattened chicken tenderloin in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the egg mixture, and then coat it thoroughly with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken tenderloins. Cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the Sauce: In a separate saucepan, sauté the minced garlic until fragrant. Add the heavy cream, chicken broth, and lemon juice, stirring until combined. Allow the sauce to simmer and thicken slightly. Serve it drizzled over the crispy chicken.
Notes
Serve with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. For a vegan version, substitute with tofu or mushrooms.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg