Golden chicken cutlets coated in Romano cheese and breadcrumbs, finished with a buttery lemon sauce for a comforting family meal.
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper to taste
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup breadcrumbs
¾ cup finely grated Romano cheese
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
¾ cup chicken broth
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
Chopped parsley for garnish
Slice chicken into cutlets and season lightly.
Dredge in flour, egg, then breadcrumb-Romano mixture.
Pan-cook in olive oil until golden; set aside.
Sauté garlic in butter, then add broth and lemon juice.
Simmer sauce briefly and return chicken to pan.
Spoon sauce over chicken and serve warm.
Parmesan may replace Romano if needed. Serve with pasta or vegetables.