Description
A delightful culinary experience featuring crispy chicken coated with lemon zest and savory Romano cheese, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (whole wheat flour is a fine alternative)
- 2 large eggs (or a vegan flax egg)
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese (Parmesan is a good substitute)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (fresh is best for robust flavor)
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (fresh juice is always the way to go)
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (vegetable broth works too)
- 1/4 cup dry white wine (substituting more chicken broth is a good option)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (feel free to swap with vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (or any preferred fresh herbs)
- 2 slices lemon (for presentation and an extra pop of flavor)
Instructions
- Begin by tenderizing your chicken breasts gently with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin, ensuring even thickness.
- Season the chicken liberally with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Set up a dredging station: one bowl with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with a mixture of Romano cheese, lemon zest, and a bit more salt and pepper.
- Coat each piece of chicken in flour, dip it in eggs, and finally, press it into the cheesy mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly covered.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Carefully add the chicken to the pan, avoiding overcrowding, and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set it aside. Add lemon juice, broth, and white wine to deglaze, scraping flavorful bits from the bottom.
- Simmer the sauce for a few minutes, then return the chicken to the skillet to soak in the flavors for about 1-2 minutes.
- Finish with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and serve with a slice of lemon.
Notes
Make-ahead tip: Prep chicken and breading a day in advance. For a healthier option, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 90mg