Description
A delightful and flavorful chicken dish perfect for spring dinners, featuring a crispy lemon and pecorino crust.
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecorino cheese, grated
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix the grated pecorino cheese, lemon zest, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- Press the cheese and breadcrumb mixture onto the chicken breasts to form a crust.
- Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.
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Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for an hour before coating.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg