Lemon Chicken Romano
Lemon Chicken Romano is a zesty and crispy skillet dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a savory romano cheese and breadcrumb crust, brightened with fresh lemon juice for a flavorful Italian-inspired meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3/4 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Flatten chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
- In a shallow bowl, mix Romano cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another.
- Season chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic.
- Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from skillet, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top, and sprinkle with lemon zest.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve with a side of garlic roasted vegetables or a light arugula salad tossed with lemon vinaigrette.
Find it online: https://auntyspices.com/lemon-chicken-romano/