Lemon Chicken Romano
A crispy, flavorful Italian-American dish featuring tender chicken breasts, zesty lemon, and sharp Romano cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: Paleo
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Juice of 2 lemons
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Olive oil, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness (½ inch) and season with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, beat eggs with lemon juice. In another bowl, mix breadcrumbs with grated Romano cheese.
- Dip chicken into egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb and cheese mixture.
- Place breaded chicken in a greased baking dish, drizzle olive oil over the tops.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until cooked through and golden brown, with internal temperature reaching 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using fresh herbs in the breadcrumb mixture and serve with garlic butter pasta or a refreshing salad.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 275mg
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