Lemon Chicken Romano

Crispy chicken cutlets topped with melted cheese and zesty lemon flavor.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 450 kcal

2 each boneless, skinless chicken breasts (8-9 oz each), halved and pounded to 1/2-inch thickness
0.5 cup shredded Whole Milk Mozzarella cheese (2 oz)
0.5 cup shredded Provolone cheese or more Mozzarella (2 oz)
1 each large egg
1 Tbsp all-purpose flour
0.75 cup Panko bread crumbs
0.33 cup finely shredded Romano cheese (packed, 1.25 oz)
1 Tbsp minced fresh oregano
2 tsp lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
0.5 tsp garlic powder
to taste Salt and freshly ground black pepper
0.33 cup olive oil
4 each lemon wedges for serving
2 tsp minced fresh parsley (optional)

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly salt both sides of the chicken cutlets and let them sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour and egg until smooth.
In another shallow dish, combine Panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, oregano, lemon zest, garlic powder, and 3/4 tsp pepper.
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
Dredge each chicken cutlet in the egg mixture, coating both sides, then transfer to the bread crumb mixture.
Press gently to ensure the crumbs stick well.
Heat olive oil in a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry 2 coated chicken cutlets without moving them until the bottom is crispy and golden brown (about 2 minutes).
Flip and cook the other side until golden brown (about 2 minutes more).
Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
Repeat the frying process with the remaining chicken.
Combine the Mozzarella and Provolone cheese, then sprinkle over the chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven until the internal temperature reaches 165°F, about 8-10 minutes.
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with the remaining oregano and parsley if desired.
Serve warm with lemon wedges for spritzing over each serving.

For a crispy crust, ensure the chicken is patted dry before coating. You can customize the cheese blend to your preference.

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