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Lemon Chicken Romano Recipe

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Lemon Chicken Romano is a flavorful and zesty dish featuring tender, boneless chicken breasts coated in a crispy Romano cheese and lemon zest crust, pan-fried to golden perfection and finished with a bright lemon and white wine sauce. This easy-to-make skillet recipe combines savory and citrus notes for a delicious, satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Dredge and Coating:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Sauce:

  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

Garnish:

  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
  • 4 lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Flatten Chicken: Begin by flattening the chicken breasts to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch, using a meat mallet. This ensures the chicken cooks evenly.
  2. Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Set them aside while you prepare the dredging stations.
  3. Prepare Dredging Stations: Place the all-purpose flour in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs with a fork. In a third dish, combine the grated Romano cheese with the lemon zest.
  4. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess. Then dip into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, press the chicken into the cheese and lemon zest mixture, ensuring it adheres well.
  5. Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add the coated chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  6. Make Sauce: Reduce heat to medium and add the lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine to the skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom with a wooden spoon. Simmer the sauce for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
  7. Coat Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet, coating them with the sauce. Heat through for 1-2 minutes, turning once to evenly coat.
  8. Serve: Transfer the chicken to serving plates, spoon extra sauce over each piece, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon slices for a fresh finish.

Notes

  • Flattening the chicken breasts ensures they cook evenly and remain tender.
  • Use freshly grated Romano cheese and lemon zest for the best flavor and coating adhesion.
  • Dry white wine can be substituted with extra chicken broth if preferred.
  • Keep the cooked chicken warm by covering loosely with foil while you prepare the sauce.
  • This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables, rice, or a fresh green salad.

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