Description
A bright, savory dish featuring a crisp crust and lemony finish, perfect for weeknight dinners and adaptable for various skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup seasoned flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
- Lemon for squeezing
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up your dredging stations: flour seasoned with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and a mixture of Romano cheese and breadcrumbs.
- Dip each chicken breast in flour, then egg wash, and finally coat with the Romano mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden and internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes before serving.
- Finish by squeezing lemon juice over the chicken and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a quick sauce, deglaze the pan with lemon juice or white wine after removing the chicken.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
