Description

Lemon Chicken Romano is a crispy, flavorful chicken dish perfect for cozy dinners. Tender chicken breasts are coated with a zesty Romano cheese and lemon zest mixture, pan-fried to golden perfection, and finished with a bright, tangy lemon sauce made from fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and white wine. Garnished with fresh parsley and lemon slices, this dish pairs wonderfully with your favorite side dishes for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken and Coating

4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or chicken thighs)
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour (can substitute with whole wheat flour)
2 large eggs (can substitute with a flax egg for vegan options)
1 cup grated Romano cheese (Parmesan is a good substitute)
1 tablespoon lemon zest (fresh zest preferred)

Sauce and Garnish

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (fresh juice is best)
1/2 cup chicken broth (can use vegetable broth)
1/4 cup dry white wine (substitute with more chicken broth if avoiding alcohol)
2 tablespoons olive oil (vegetable oil can be used)
1/4 cup fresh parsley (any fresh herbs can be used)
2 slices lemon (for presentation and flavor)

Instructions

Preparation: Flatten the chicken breasts to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Set up Dredging Station: Place the flour in one shallow dish, beat the eggs in another, and mix the grated Romano cheese with lemon zest in a third dish.
Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat evenly with the cheese and lemon zest mixture.
Heat the Oil: Warm 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Cook the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Sauce: Pour the fresh lemon juice, chicken broth, and dry white wine into the skillet with the chicken. Allow it to simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly and infuse flavor.
Coat Chicken in Sauce: Return the chicken to the skillet if removed, spoon the tangy lemon sauce over the pieces, and heat through for an additional 1-2 minutes.
Serve: Plate the chicken, spoon over extra sauce, and garnish with freshly chopped parsley and lemon slices for a burst of freshness and visual appeal.

Notes

For a vegan adaptation, substitute eggs with flax eggs and vegetable broth for chicken broth.
You can swap Romano cheese with Parmesan for a similar flavor profile.
Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper according to taste, especially when using substitutes.
To avoid alcohol, omit the white wine and increase the amount of chicken or vegetable broth.
Ensure chicken pieces are pounded evenly to promote uniform cooking.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Frying
Cuisine: Italian-American

Keywords: Lemon Chicken Romano, Crispy Chicken Recipes, Pan-Fried Chicken, Italian Chicken Dish, Cozy Dinner Recipes