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Delicious Lemon Chicken Romano with crispy Romano cheese coating and lemon butter sauce.

Lemon Chicken Romano


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

A crispy, cheesy chicken dish with bright lemon flavor and a touch of savory Romano cheese, perfect for family dinners and satisfying comfort food.


Ingredients

Chicken and Coating

  • 4 pieces Chicken cutlets (or chicken breasts sliced in half) (Cutlets cook faster and more evenly.)
  • 2 large Eggs (Beaten for coating.)
  • 1 cup All purpose flour (For dredging.)
  • 1 cup Bread crumbs or panko (Panko preferred for extra crunch.)
  • 1 cup Romano cheese, freshly grated (Essential for flavor.)
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon zest (Enhances the breading.)
  • 1 tablespoon Garlic, minced (For sauce.)
  • 2 tablespoons Butter (For cooking.)
  • 2 tablespoons Olive oil (For cooking.)
  • 1 tablespoon Parsley or a mix of Italian herbs (For garnish.)
  • 1 teaspoon Salt (For seasoning.)
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper (For seasoning.)
  • 1 pinch Paprika (Optional for warmth.)
  • 1/2 cup Chicken broth (For sauce.)
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (For sauce.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with bread crumbs mixed with grated Romano.
  2. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, and finally cover with the crumb and cheese mix. Press gently for good coverage.
  3. Let the coated cutlets sit for 5 minutes before cooking to help the coating adhere.

Cooking Chicken

  1. Pat the chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat olive oil and a knob of butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
  3. Cook the chicken for 3 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and tent with foil.

Making the Sauce

  1. In the same skillet, lower the heat and add more butter and minced garlic. Sauté for about 20 seconds.
  2. Add chicken broth, lemon juice, and a pinch of black pepper. Scrape the browned bits from the pan and let simmer for 1-2 minutes until glossy.
  3. If needed, adjust taste with more butter or salt. Stir in a small handful of Romano cheese at the end.

Serving

  1. Serve the chicken with sauce spooned over it, sprinkled with extra Romano cheese and garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

Store leftovers separately to maintain crispiness. Reheat in the oven or air fryer for best results.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: Italian