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Lemon Chicken Romano

Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano: Comfort Food at Its Best

Lemon Chicken Romano is a quick and delicious comfort food recipe featuring crispy panko-coated chicken with a cheesy blend.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Pounded to even thickness
  • 1 large Egg Binding agent
  • 0.5 cups All-Purpose Flour For adhesion
For the Coating
  • 1 cups Panko Bread Crumbs For crispy texture
  • 0.5 cups Romano Cheese Finely shredded
  • 0.5 cups Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese
  • 0.5 cups Provolone Cheese
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano Can use dried, less quantity
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • to taste Salt To season
  • to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper To season
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For citrus aroma
For Cooking
  • 0.5 cups Olive Oil For frying
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges For spritzing
  • to taste Minced Fresh Parsley Optional garnish

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Slice boneless, skinless chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2-inch. Let rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Set up two bowls: one with whisked egg and flour, and the second with panko, Romano cheese, oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in the panko mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken cutlets for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F. Transfer fried chicken to a baking sheet, top with mozzarella and provolone, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted and chicken is at 165°F.
  6. Remove from oven, let rest a few minutes. Garnish with oregano and parsley, serve warm with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature.

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