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Crusted Chicken Romano

Crispy Crusted Chicken Romano for Cozy Home Cooking

This Crusted Chicken Romano is a quick, satisfying comfort dish with a crispy panko crust and a savory Romano cheese finish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts sliced lengthwise
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper preferably fresh ground
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 large Egg beaten until smooth
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs or regular breadcrumbs if panko is unavailable
  • 0.5 cup Grated Romano Cheese substitute with Parmesan if desired
For Flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest or lemon juice
For Frying
  • Enough Avocado Oil or Olive Oil for frying
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese or provolone

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • meat mallet
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the chicken breasts lengthwise into cutlets and pound them to about half an inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko mixed with Romano cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat fully with the panko mixture.
  4. Heat avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella cheese generously on top of each cutlet and cover the skillet to let the cheese melt for additional 2-3 minutes.
  6. Remove from skillet and let rest for a minute. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 140mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure oil is hot enough before adding chicken for optimal crispiness. Let stored chicken rest before reheating in the oven for the best texture.

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