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Lemon Chicken Romano

Lemon Chicken Romano

This Lemon Chicken Romano features chicken cutlets crusted with Pecorino Romano cheese and panko, enhanced with fresh lemon zest for a delightful dish.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cutlets
Calories 541 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking sheet
  • shallow dishes

Ingredients
  

Chicken and Coating

  • 4 pieces chicken cutlets about ½-inch thick
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper freshly ground, to taste
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • ¾ cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
  • cup grated Romano cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 4 pieces large lemon wedges

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Lightly season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Add flour to a shallow dish. Whisk eggs and water together in a second dish. Combine panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third shallow dish.
  • Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip cutlets into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, and finally dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing down on each side so breading sticks.
  • Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breaded chicken cutlets and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom is crispy and starts to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip cutlets, and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • Transfer cutlets to the baking sheet, and evenly sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not overcook.
  • Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 541kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 41gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 190mgSodium: 685mgPotassium: 533mgFiber: 6g
Keyword chicken, easy recipe, Lemon Chicken Romano, lemon zest, panko breadcrumbs, Romano cheese
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