Lemon Chicken Romano
A heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy, cheesy crust with the bright flavors of lemon.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free Option
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 lemons (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix together the grated Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish.
- Dip each chicken breast in the fresh lemon juice, then coat it in the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the coated chicken breasts for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve the chicken hot, garnished with parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
Pound the chicken breasts to even thickness for uniform cooking. Substitute Parmesan or Pecorino for Romano cheese, if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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