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Lemon Chicken Romano: Crispy Delight for Cozy Dinners

Lemon Chicken Romano: Crispy Delight for Cozy Dinners

This Lemon Chicken Romano is a crispy delight perfect for cozy dinners. It combines tender chicken with a tangy lemon sauce for a refreshing twist.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can also use chicken thighs.
  • to taste tsp salt Season both sides of the chicken.
  • to taste tsp pepper Season both sides of the chicken.
Dredging Station
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour Can substitute with whole wheat flour.
  • 2 large eggs Can substitute with a flax egg for vegan options.
  • 1 cup grated Romano cheese Parmesan is a good substitute.
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest Fresh zest preferred.
Sauce
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth Can use vegetable broth.
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine Substitute with more chicken broth if avoiding alcohol.
For Cooking
  • 2 tbsp olive oil Vegetable oil can be used.
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley Any fresh herbs can be used.
  • 2 slices lemon For presentation and flavor.

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

  1. Flatten the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Prepare a dredging station: place the flour in one dish, beat the eggs in another, and mix the grated Romano cheese with lemon zest in a third dish.
  4. Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the cheese mixture.
  5. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  6. Cook the coated chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  7. Add fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and dry white wine into the skillet. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  8. Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the tangy sauce, heating through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  9. Serve the chicken on a plate, topped with sauce, and garnished with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices.

Notes

Feel free to adjust the seasoning to your taste, and don't hesitate to try different herbs for garnish.