Go Back
–+ servings
Lemon Chicken Romano

Lemon Chicken Romano: Crispy Chicken with Zesty Twist

This Lemon Chicken Romano recipe is a delightful blend of crispy chicken, zesty lemon sauce, and rich Romano cheese.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pcs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour for dredging
  • 2 large Eggs beaten
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Grated Romano Cheese
  • 1 tsp Lemon Zest
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1/4 cup Dry White Wine skip for non-alcoholic
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for frying
Seasoning & Garnish
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley chopped finely
  • 1 pcs Lemon Slices optional

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • meat mallet
  • shallow dishes

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Flatten the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch using a meat mallet, and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Set Up Dredging Stations: Place flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of cheese and lemon zest in separate shallow dishes.
  3. Dredge the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, and then press into the cheese mixture.
  4. Fry the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, and fry chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden.
  5. Keep the Chicken Warm: Transfer cooked chicken to a warm plate while preparing the sauce.
  6. Make the Sauce: In the skillet, combine lemon juice, chicken broth, and wine; let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Coat the Chicken in Sauce: Return chicken to skillet, soaking in sauce for 1-2 minutes.
  8. Plate and Garnish: Serve chicken with sauce on top, garnished with parsley and lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 36gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Ensure proper coating by shaking off excess flour and egg. Fry the chicken in batches, if necessary, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Let chicken rest for optimal moisture retention.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!