Lemon Chicken Romano: 7 Bright Flavors, Classic Italian Comfort
Lemon Chicken Romano is a golden, pan-seared chicken cutlet coated in Romano cheese and finished with a bright lemon butter sauce.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 large eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup freshly grated Romano cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
Salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley optional
Instructions
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Pound chicken to even thickness and season.
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Whisk eggs in one bowl and mix flour with Romano in another.
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Dip chicken in egg, then coat in flour and cheese mixture.
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Heat oil and butter in skillet.
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Cook chicken 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
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Remove chicken and add lemon juice to skillet.
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Stir in butter to create sauce.
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Return chicken briefly and spoon sauce over top.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
Notes
Use freshly grated Romano for best flavor.
Do not overcrowd the pan.
Serve immediately for best texture.