Description
A delicious way to enjoy flavorful, crispy chicken with a tangy lemon and savory Romano cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs
- 1 lemon (juiced and zested)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Mix the Romano cheese, breadcrumbs, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs in another bowl and mix in the lemon juice.
- Dip each chicken breast in the egg mixture, then coat with the cheese and breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the chicken breasts for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with a fresh salad or veggies.
Notes
Serve with quinoa or roasted vegetables for a complete meal. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 210mg