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Lemon Chicken Romano

Lemon Chicken Romano – Comforting Crispy Goodness You’ll Love

Lemon Chicken Romano is a comforting dish of crispy, cheesy chicken cutlets with delightful flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts ensure even thickness
  • 1 large Egg acts as binding agent
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour gluten-free flour can also be used
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs provides a light and crispy texture
  • 1/2 cup Finely Shredded Romano Cheese can substitute with grated Parmesan
  • 1 cup Shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese swap for more provolone if desired
  • 1 cup Shredded Provolone Cheese offers sharp flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Oregano dried oregano works if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder fresh garlic can be used instead
  • to taste Salt essential for flavor
  • to taste Pepper essential for flavor
For Cooking
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil for frying
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges for serving
  • Minced Fresh Parsley optional for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Two shallow dishes

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prepare chicken by slicing and pounding to an even thickness, season with salt, and let rest.
  2. Make breading mixtures by whisking egg and flour in one dish, and mixing crumbs, cheese, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper in another.
  3. Coat each cutlet in the egg mixture, then press into the panko mixture to ensure even coverage.
  4. Fry cutlets in hot olive oil until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  5. Bake cutlets on a sheet topped with cheese in a preheated oven at 350°F for 8–10 minutes.
  6. Serve with parsley and lemon wedges for a fresh burst of flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

The dish is versatile and can be adapted for vegetarian options. Always check internal temperature of chicken to ensure it's cooked through.

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