Description
Chicken Romano is a deliciously crispy and flavorful dish that showcases the perfect marriage of tender chicken breasts and savory Romano cheese. This recipe is perfect for family dinners, special occasions, or when you’re simply craving a comforting meal. With its golden crust and mouthwatering taste, Chicken Romano is sure to impress everyone at your table. Plus, it’s quick to prepare—ready in just 40 minutes! Pair it with a light salad or pasta for a complete dining experience that will leave you satisfied and asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- Olive oil (for frying)
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness.
- Set up your breading station: Combine flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in one bowl; whisk eggs and milk in another; mix Romano cheese with breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Remove from skillet and let rest on paper towels. Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 426
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 240mg