Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Zesty Lemon Pecorino Crispy Chicken, where succulent chicken meets a crispy coating infused with zesty lemon and rich Pecorino cheese. This dish is perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (or chicken breasts)
- Pecorino Romano cheese (or Parmigiano-Reggiano as a substitute)
- Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Panko breadcrumbs (or regular breadcrumbs)
- Fresh parsley (or dried herbs like oregano or thyme)
- Extra virgin olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- Salt
- Pepper
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat the chicken dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin. Season generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, grated Pecorino Romano cheese, lemon zest, and chopped parsley. Mix well to incorporate all the flavors.
- In another bowl, beat two eggs and add a splash of lemon juice. Dip each piece of chicken into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press it into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
- In a large oven-safe skillet, heat a few tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the coated chicken pieces skin-side down in the skillet.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Flip the pieces and cook for another 5 minutes on the other side.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and the coating is crispy.
- Once cooked, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Garnish with additional lemon zest and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking and Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken in olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and herbs for a couple of hours before coating. Feel free to add spices like paprika or garlic powder to the breadcrumb mixture for an additional flavor kick.