Description
A cozy and delicious family dinner featuring tender chicken breasts with a crispy coating and zesty lemon flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 2 pounds), pounded evenly
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 3/4 cup finely shredded Romano cheese
- 1 cup plain breadcrumbs or panko
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Pound chicken to 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs with water in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with Romano cheese in a third.
- Coat each breast in flour, dip in egg, then cover in breadcrumb-cheese mixture. Press coating firmly.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium heat. Fry chicken for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Place chicken on a paper towel-lined plate. Drizzle with lemon juice, sprinkle zest, and garnish with parsley.
Notes
Make sure to pound the chicken evenly for a uniform cook. Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, family dinner, easy recipe, comfort food