Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a delightful dish that brings together crispy chicken, zesty lemon, and savory Romano cheese for a flavor explosion. Perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also incredibly satisfying. With tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy cheese crust, it’s sure to impress anyone at your table. The bright lemon flavor combined with fresh herbs creates a vibrant dish that looks as good as it tastes, making it an excellent choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of Romano cheese and lemon zest.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the eggs, then press into the cheese mixture until fully coated.
- In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and melt butter. Cook the breaded chicken for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour chicken broth and lemon juice over the chicken in the skillet.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 20–25 minutes or until cooked through.
- Let rest for a few minutes before serving; garnish with parsley and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg