Description
A delightful dish featuring crispy, golden chicken breasts coated in Romano cheese and brightened with fresh lemon, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Juice and zest of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Set up your breading station: Prepare three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs mixed with a splash of water, and grated Romano cheese.
- Bread the chicken: Dredge each breast in flour, then dip in egg, and coat with Romano cheese.
- Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken for about 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Create the lemon sauce: Remove chicken and sauté minced garlic in the same skillet, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
- Serve: Plate the chicken with greens or roasted vegetables, drizzling any remaining sauce on top.
Notes
For optimal texture, let the chicken sit in the fridge after breading for a couple of hours before cooking. This helps the coating stick better while frying.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 180mg