Pecorino Chicken Fingers And Zucchini Food

PECORINO-CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil. In a food processor, pulse bread and Pecorino until coarse crumbs form.
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Press crumb mixture onto skin side of chicken; transfer to prepared sheet. Bake until crust is golden and chicken is cooked through, 35 to 40 minutes.

FRIED ZUCCHINI WITH PECORINO AND HOT PEPPER

Steps:

• Pour oil to a depth of 1 inch in a wide frying pan and heat to 375 degrees.
• Put flour in a pie plate, season generously with salt and pepper and add a pinch of cayenne. Combine lightly beaten egg and milk. Working in batches, dip zucchini slices lightly in seasoned flour, then in egg mixture, then once more in flour. Carefully slip them into hot oil, without crowding. Cook for about 2 minutes on each side, until golden. Remove and drain on paper towels, then transfer to a warm platter. Salt lightly.
• In a small bowl, mix together parsley, garlic and lemon zest. Sprinkle a little of the mixture over fried zucchini, then sprinkle lightly with grated cheese and red pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

INDIVIDUAL ZUCCHINI FRITTATAS WITH PECORINO AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté zucchini with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Whisk chives, zucchini, and 1/2 cup cheese into eggs. Divide mixture among oiled muffin cups and bake in middle of oven until tops are puffed and set, about 14 minutes. Remove pan from oven and turn on broiler. Sprinkle frittatas with remaining 1/4 cup cheese and broil 3 to 4 inches from heat until cheese is melted and tops are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

INDIVIDUAL ZUCCHINI FRITTATAS WITH PECORINO AND CHIVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then saute zucchini with salt and pepper, stirring occasionally, until just tender, about 4 minutes.
• Whish chives, zucchini and 1/2 cup cheese into eggs.
• Divide mixture among oiled muffin cups and bake in middle of oven until tops are puffed and set, about 14 minutes.
• Remove pan from oven and turn on broiler.
• Sprinkle frittatas with remaining cheese and broil 3 or 4 inches form heat until cheese is melted and tops are golden, 1 to 2 minutes.

ZUCCHINI SALAD WITH PECORINO, BASIL AND ALMONDS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together the oil, shallot, capers, caper brine, lemon zest, lemon juice and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Trim the ends of the zucchini and cut each squash into 2-inch segments. Slice the segments lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick slabs, then slice those slabs lengthwise into 1/4-inch-thick batons. Add to a large bowl.
• Just before serving, season the zucchini with salt and pepper and toss to coat. Stir in the cheese, herbs and dressing and season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with the almonds and serve immediately.

ZUCCHINI-AND-FENNEL SALAD WITH PECORINO AND MINT

Steps:

• Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to thinly shave the zucchini lengthwise. In a large bowl, toss together the zucchini, mint, pecorino Romano, fennel, lemon juice and olive oil. Season with salt and black pepper. Add more lemon juice or olive oil to taste.

PECORINO CHICKEN FINGERS AND ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 475°. Place a wire rack inside a 15 1/2-inch by 10 1/2-inch jelly-roll pan; spray pan and rack with cooking spray.
• On a plate, combine panko, pecorino, ground red pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
• In a pie plate, whisk egg whites and garlic until well mixed.
• One at a time, dip chicken tenders in egg-white mixture, then into panko mixture to coat evenly; press firmly so mixture adheres. Arrange chicken on rack in jelly-roll pan; spray chicken lightly with cooking spray.
• Bake chicken 10 to 12 minutes or until crust is golden brown and chicken is no longer pink throughout.
• While chicken cooks, in microwave-safe medium bowl, place zucchini and 2 tablespoons water. Cover with vented plastic wrap and cook in microwave on high 5 minutes or until zucchini is just fork-tender. Carefully remove plastic wrap and drain zucchini; stir in lemon juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
• Meanwhile, in a 1-quart saucepan, heat marinara sauce on medium-low 5 minutes or until hot, stirring occasionally. Remove saucepan from heat and stir in chopped basil. Serve dipping sauce with chicken fingers and zucchini; garnish chicken and dipping sauce with basil leaves.