Description
Crispy, golden Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano, finished with bright lemon flavor for a zesty, irresistible main dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1. Slice chicken breasts in half horizontally and pound to even thickness.
- 2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- 3. Set up dredging stations: flour in one bowl, eggs beaten in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Romano cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a third.
- 4. Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- 5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 6. Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7. Transfer chicken to a plate and drizzle with lemon juice.
- 8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Romano cheese for best flavor.
- Serve with pasta, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
- Chicken can be kept warm in a low oven while cooking in batches.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: lemon chicken romano, crispy chicken, romano crusted chicken