This Lemon Chicken Romano is a delightful dish combining tender chicken with a zesty lemon flavor and a crunchy Romano cheese coating. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
20min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 2 g black pepper
- 120 g bread crumbs
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 120 g flour
- 60 ml lemon juice
- 30 ml olive oil
- 120 g Romano cheese
- 5 g salt
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Step 2
Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness, about 1/2 inch.
Step 3
In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt, and pepper.
Step 4
In another shallow dish, beat the eggs.
Step 5
In a third shallow dish, combine the bread crumbs and grated Romano cheese.
Step 6
Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the bread crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
Step 7
Heat the olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 8
Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
Step 9
Pour the lemon juice over the chicken and transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Step 10
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 11
Serve the chicken hot, garnished with additional lemon slices if desired.