Description
Crispy, juicy Lemon Chicken Romano is packed with cheesy Romano flavor, zesty lemon, and a golden breadcrumb crust. A perfect balance of comfort and freshness, ready in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, boneless and skinless, pounded thin
- 1 cup Romano cheese, finely grated
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Zest of 1 large lemon
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Set a large skillet over medium heat and add oil to coat the bottom. Let it warm while you prepare the chicken.
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, lemon zest, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Make sure your skillet is warm but not smoking.
- Dip each chicken cutlet into the egg, then coat in breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place chicken in skillet, cooking 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Drizzle cooked chicken with fresh lemon juice and sprinkle with parsley.
- Serve hot with your favorite side.
Notes
- Use freshly grated Romano for the best flavor and texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan when frying to ensure crispiness.
- Pat chicken dry before breading to help coating stick better.
- Let cooked chicken rest a few minutes to retain juices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fry
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg