Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a crispy Italian-inspired chicken recipe with fresh lemon flavor and rich Romano cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 2 lemon slices for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken to half-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and Romano cheese mixed with lemon zest.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, eggs, and cheese mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Remove chicken briefly and add lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine to the skillet.
- Simmer the sauce for several minutes while stirring.
- Return chicken to the skillet and coat with sauce.
- Garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.
Notes
- Serve with pasta, roasted vegetables, or garlic bread.
- Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
- Reheat leftovers in the oven or skillet for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 600
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 160