Lemon Chicken Romano: Quick & Crispy Flavor Explosion

Lemon Chicken Romano is a delicious dish featuring crispy chicken breasts with a tangy lemon flavor that elevates any dinner experience.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 320

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
to taste Salt
to taste Pepper
1 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 large Eggs beaten

For the Coating

1 cup Romano Cheese grated
1 tablespoon Lemon Zest

For Cooking

2 tablespoons Olive Oil
2 tablespoons Butter
1/4 cup Lemon Juice

For Garnish

1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped
2 slices Lemon Slices for serving

Equipment

skillet
Oven
shallow dishes

Method

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
Prepare dredging stations: flour, beaten eggs, and cheese mixture.
Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with cheese mixture.
Heat olive oil and butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook each side of the chicken for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
Pour chicken broth and lemon juice over the browned chicken.
Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes and garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Consider marinating chicken in lemon juice and herbs for at least an hour for added flavor. Use a meat thermometer for perfect cooking.

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