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Chicken Romano

Crispy Chicken Romano with a Flavor-Packed Twist

This Crispy Chicken Romano recipe transforms ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish with a golden crust and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pieces Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts sliced into cutlets
  • 2 large Eggs acts as a binder
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour substitute with almond flour for gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Grated Romano Cheese or Parmesan for milder flavor
  • 1 cup Italian-Style Breadcrumbs or gluten-free breadcrumbs if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper to taste
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges

Equipment

  • skillet
  • oven
  • Meat Mallet
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by slicing the boneless, skinless chicken breasts into cutlets about ½ inch thick.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls with flour, whisked eggs, and a mixture of cheese, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. Coat each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in eggs, and finally press into the cheese-breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil and unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry each coated chicken cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  5. Transfer fried cutlets to a baking sheet and bake in a preheated oven at 375°F for about 10 minutes.
  6. Let the Chicken Romano rest for a few minutes before garnishing with parsley and serving with lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This Chicken Romano recipe is meal prep-friendly and offers options for gluten-free and dairy-free diets.

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