Description
A deliciously simple recipe featuring crispy chicken tenderloins with tangy lemon flavors and a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 (2-ounce) chicken tenderloins
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Zest from 1 lemon
- ¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup milk
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken: Place each chicken tenderloin between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment paper and use a meat mallet to flatten them to an even thickness.
- Prepare the dredging stations: Set up three shallow bowls filled with all-purpose flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs, lemon zest, and grated Pecorino Romano.
- Dredge the chicken: Coat each tenderloin first in flour, then in eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing down lightly.
- Cook the chicken: Heat ¼ cup of olive oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick sauté pan over medium heat. Cook the chicken for 3–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Make the creamy lemon sauce: In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds. Whisk in 1 tablespoon of flour, then gradually whisk in milk, heavy cream, and chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil and simmer until thickened.
- Finish the sauce: Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and 1 tablespoon of butter until smooth.
- Serve: Arrange the crispy chicken on plates and drizzle with the warm creamy lemon sauce. Garnish with additional lemon zest or fresh herbs as desired.
Notes
For added flavor, use fresh lemon juice and zest.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg