Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a delightful dish that perfectly balances crispy chicken with fresh, zesty flavors. This easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for cozy family dinners or gatherings with friends. The succulent chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy Romano cheese crust and complemented by bright lemon juice and zest. Serve it with your favorite sides for a satisfying meal that’s sure to impress everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley and lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: Place flour in one bowl, whisk eggs in another, and mix Romano cheese with lemon zest in a third bowl.
- Coat each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in the egg mixture, and finally coat with the cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the coated chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- In the same skillet, add chicken broth and simmer for about 3 minutes to create a sauce.
- Serve the chicken topped with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 110mg