Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken
  1. Using a meat mallet, flatten the tenderloins to even thickness.

  2. Set up three bowls for dredging: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and cheese.

  3. Coat each tenderloin first in flour, then in egg, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture.

  4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat.

  5. Once hot, fry the chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 3-5 minutes per side.

  6. Work in batches if necessary.

  7. Drain on paper towels.

  8. In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.

  9. Whisk in flour, then gradually add milk, cream, and chicken broth.

  10. Increase heat to medium-high, bring to a boil, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 3-5 minutes.

  11. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and butter.

  12. Drizzle sauce over chicken before serving.

Course🍽️Main Course

Diets🥩Carnivore...

Category🍗Chicken

Cuisine🇮🇹Italian

Occasions🍽️Dinner Party📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyMedium ⏰ 45m

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