Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is an incredible dish that combines tender chicken with a zesty lemon sauce and a crispy Romano cheese coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 lemons (zested and juiced)
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Creating Lemon Chicken Romano is a rewarding experience. Follow these steps to ensure your dish turns out perfectly:
- Begin by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
- Set Up Dredging Station: In a shallow bowl, place the flour. In another bowl, whisk the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the grated Romano cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge Chicken: Dip each chicken breast first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the Romano cheese mixture, ensuring an even coating.
- Heat Pan: In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat until shimmering.
- Cook Chicken: Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add Garlic: In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic to the pan, allowing it to become fragrant but not browned.
- Make Sauce: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the pan and cover to keep warm. Pour in the lemon juice and simmer for 2-3 minutes to create a sauce.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the pan, coating it with the lemon sauce.
- Garnish: Remove from heat and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with a side of vegetables or pasta.
- Adjust lemon juice according to your taste preference.
- Fresh herbs enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 9 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Romano, chicken recipe, Italian cuisine