Go Back
–+ servings
Lemon Chicken Romano

Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano for a Flavorful Twist at Home

Discover the magical Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano, offering a delightful twist with zesty flavors and a crispy texture.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 50 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 an even thickness
  • 1 large Egg For breading adhesion
  • 3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour Used in egg wash
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs For crispy texture
  • 1/2 cup Romano Cheese Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano Or dried if fresh isn’t available
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For zesty flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder Enhances flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
For Cooking
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil For frying
For Serving
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Mozzarella Cheese Shredded
  • 1/2 cup Provolone Cheese Shredded
  • 4 pieces Lemon Wedges For serving
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Season chicken cutlets with salt and let them rest for 10 minutes.
  2. Prepare a shallow dish with an egg and flour mixture. In another dish, combine panko, Romano cheese, oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, and pepper.
  3. Dredge chicken in egg mixture, then press into the panko mixture, ensuring a full coating.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry chicken cutlets for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Place fried cutlets on a baking sheet, top with mozzarella and provolone, and bake for 8-10 minutes until cheese is melted.
  6. Remove from the oven, let rest, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, pound chicken to an even thickness and ensure oil is hot before frying.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!