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Lemon Chicken Romano

Lemon Chicken Romano: Crunchy, Cheesy Delight in 30 Minutes

This Lemon Chicken Romano recipe combines zesty lemon flavor and cheesy Romano crust for a quick and impressive dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
For the Breading
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup Romano cheese can be swapped with Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano can use basil or thyme as substitutes
  • 1 whole lemon zested and juiced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or use fresh garlic
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil can be replaced with avocado or vegetable oil
  • 1 cup mozzarella cheese or any melty cheese like provolone
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese or any melty cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley optional, for garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • shallow bowls
  • microplane

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Slice chicken breasts into cutlets and season with fine sea salt.
  3. Zest one lemon and juice it, reserving wedges for garnish.
  4. Whisk together eggs and flour for the egg wash in one bowl; mix panko, Romano cheese, oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, and black pepper in another bowl.
  5. Dip chicken cutlets in egg wash, then press into breadcrumb mixture to coat thoroughly.
  6. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat and pan-sear chicken for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  7. Transfer to baking sheet, top with mozzarella and Monterey Jack cheese, and bake for 13-15 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and garnish with parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Serve with roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Enjoy fresh and hot for the best experience.

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