Lemon Chicken Romano
Lemon Chicken Romano is a zesty, pan-seared chicken dish coated in Parmesan and Romano cheeses, delivering a crispy texture with a bright lemon finish. Perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine Parmesan, Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
- In another bowl, whisk the eggs with lemon juice and minced garlic.
- Lightly dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
For extra zest, drizzle a little additional lemon juice over the chicken just before serving or serve alongside a light arugula salad.