Lemon Chicken Romano

In this top-rated lemon chicken romano recipe, chicken cutlets are breaded with Romano cheese and panko bread crumbs and accented with fresh lemon zest.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 12 mins
• Total Time: 27 mins
• Calories: 541 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
• salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.75 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 4 chicken cutlets, about 1/2-inch thick
• 0.75 cup Italian-style panko bread crumbs
• 0.33 cup grated Romano cheese
• 4 large lemon wedges

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly season each side of the chicken with salt and pepper. Add flour to a shallow dish. Whisk eggs and water together in a second dish. Combine panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a third shallow dish..

Step 3

Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add breaded chicken cutlets and cook, undisturbed, until the bottom is crispy and starts to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip cutlets, and cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 4

Transfer cutlets to the baking sheet, and evenly sprinkle each with mozzarella cheese.

Step 5

Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip cutlets into the egg wash, allowing excess to drip off, and, finally, dredge in the bread crumbs, pressing down on each side so breading sticks.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven until chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not overcook.

Step 7

Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.