Description

Lemon Chicken Romano features tender chicken cutlets coated in a cheesy Romano crust, pan-seared until golden, then finished in a vibrant lemon-garlic sauce. It’s a quick yet elegant dish perfect for weeknights or entertaining.

Ingredients

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved into 8 thin cutlets

Salt and black pepper

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

3 large eggs, beaten with 1 tablespoon water

1 cup finely grated Romano cheese

3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Lemon Romano Sauce:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

3 cloves garlic, minced

3/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock

1/3 cup fresh lemon juice

Zest of 1 lemon

1/2 cup heavy cream (optional)

1/3 cup finely grated Romano cheese

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

Pat chicken cutlets dry and season with salt and pepper. Set up three shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and a mix of Romano and panko.
Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the Romano–panko mixture. Let rest on a rack for 5–10 minutes.
Heat olive oil and 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Pan-sear cutlets in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and tent with foil.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons butter and sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and zest; simmer 2–3 minutes to reduce slightly.
If using, stir in heavy cream and simmer for 1–2 minutes more. Whisk in Romano cheese until smooth.
Return cutlets and juices to the pan. Spoon sauce over top and simmer for 1 minute. Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

Use Parmesan in place of Romano or a mix of both.

Skip the cream for a lighter sauce or finish with a knob of butter off the heat.

Add capers for a briny twist.

Air-fry or bake breaded cutlets as a healthier option.

Freeze cooked cutlets without sauce for up to 2 months.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 2 cutlets with sauce
Calories: 490
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 40g
Cholesterol: 165mg