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Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano served on a plate with garnish.

Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano

Enjoy this quick and easy recipe for Crispy Lemon Chicken Romano, featuring a golden-brown crust and zesty lemon flavor. Perfect for family dinners!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Pounded to an even thickness for uniform cooking.
  • 1 cup Romano cheese, grated You can substitute with Parmesan if desired.
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs Panko breadcrumbs recommended for extra crunch.
  • 2 pieces eggs, beaten Provides a binding agent for the coating.
  • 1 piece lemon, zested and juiced Adds a zesty flavor to the chicken.
  • 1 to taste Salt
  • 1 to taste Pepper
  • as needed Olive oil for baking Drizzle on the baking sheet.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, grated Romano cheese, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  3. In another dish, beat the eggs and mix in the lemon juice.
Coating the Chicken
  1. Dip each chicken breast into the egg mixture, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture.
  2. Place the coated chicken on a baking sheet drizzled with olive oil.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the crust is golden brown.
  2. Serve warm with lemon wedges.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for about 2 months. To reheat, place in the oven until crispy again.