Comforting Lemon Chicken Romano
This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful Romano cheese crust, enhanced with lemon for a refreshing twist. It's a comforting meal perfect for family gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 piece zest of lemon
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- to taste fresh parsley finely chopped
- to taste lemon wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Combine flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
- Whisk eggs, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a separate bowl.
- Place grated Romano cheese in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg mixture, and coat with Romano cheese.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish and drizzle with remaining lemon juice.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until fully cooked and cheese is bubbling.
- Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges for added flavor.