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Lemon Chicken Romano

A deliciously tangy and savory chicken dish featuring a crispy Romano cheese crust, served with a zesty lemon sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
Coating
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 1 cup Romano cheese grated
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably Italian-style
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sauce
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice about 2-3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare Chicken
  1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
Coat Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
  2. Dip the floured chicken into the breadcrumbs mixed with grated Romano cheese, pressing to adhere.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make Lemon Sauce
  1. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside on a serving platter.
  2. In the same skillet, add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
  3. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter until melted and smooth.
Serve
  1. Pour the lemon sauce over the chicken and garnish with chopped parsley.
  2. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add capers to the lemon sauce.

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