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Lemon Chicken Romano

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Lemon Chicken Romano features tender chicken breasts coated in a crispy Parmesan and Romano cheese crust, finished with a bright lemon butter sauce for a flavorful Italian-inspired meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon (zested and juiced)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs.
  3. In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place the flour in a separate shallow dish.
  4. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
  5. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Heat olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through and juices run clear.
  8. While the chicken bakes, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  9. Add lemon juice and zest to the butter sauce, stirring to combine. Remove from heat.
  10. Once the chicken is done, remove from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter sauce over the top.
  11. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Notes

For a complete meal, serve Lemon Chicken Romano alongside garlic mashed potatoes or a fresh green salad.

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