Description
Lemon Chicken Romano is a delightful Italian-inspired dish that perfectly balances cheesy goodness and zesty lemon flavors. Tender chicken breasts are coated in a crispy mixture of breadcrumbs and savory herbs, then topped with luscious cheeses and baked to perfection. This quick and easy meal is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, making it an ideal choice for family dinners. Serve it alongside pasta, fresh salads, or steamed vegetables to create a complete dining experience that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8–9 oz each)
- 1 large egg
- 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 Tbsp minced fresh oregano
- 2 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded provolone cheese
- 1/3 cup shredded Romano cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Season chicken with salt and let it rest at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
- In one shallow dish, whisk the egg and flour until smooth. In another dish, mix Panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken breast in the egg mixture followed by pressing into the breadcrumb mixture until well-coated.
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry two chicken cutlets until golden brown on each side (about 4 minutes total).
- Transfer cooked chicken to a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- Mix mozzarella and provolone cheeses in a bowl; sprinkle over the chicken.
- Bake for about 8-10 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Garnish with remaining oregano and serve warm with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken cutlet (213g)
- Calories: 392
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 142mg