Description
Delicious chicken cutlets with a creamy lemon-Pecorino sauce, perfect for family dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, halved and pounded thin
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Pecorino cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Halve and pound the chicken breasts thin for even cooking. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station with flour in one dish and beaten eggs in another.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove and keep warm.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat and add heavy cream, lemon juice, and grated Pecorino cheese. Stir until smooth and combined.
- Pour the lemon-pecorino cream sauce over the chicken cutlets. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For a lighter option, consider using grilled chicken instead of frying. Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 220mg
Keywords: chicken cutlets, lemon, Pecorino cheese, quick dinner, Italian recipe