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Healthy Lemon Chicken Romano Recipe

Lemon Chicken Romano is a crispy, Italian-inspired chicken dish coated in Romano cheese and lemon zest, pan-fried until golden, then finished with a bright lemon pan sauce. This quick, high-protein recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or impressive yet easy meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
  • 4 lemon slices for garnish

Method
 

  1. Flatten chicken breasts to even thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and Romano cheese mixed with lemon zest in the third.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into egg, then coat evenly with the Romano mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Cook chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  7. Lower heat to medium and add lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine to the skillet.
  8. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  9. Return chicken to the pan and spoon sauce over the top.
  10. Cook for 1–2 minutes, then garnish with parsley and lemon slices before serving.

Notes

For best results, cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding and ensure a crispy Romano crust.