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Crusted Chicken Romano

Crispy Crusted Chicken Romano: Your New Favorite Comfort Dish

Crusted Chicken Romano offers crispy panko and savory Romano cheese, transforming chicken into a quick and flavorful comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice lengthwise
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Breading
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if needed
  • 1 large Egg Beaten
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs Regular breadcrumbs can work if needed
  • 1/2 cup Grated Romano Cheese Can substitute with Parmesan
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Chopped, optional
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Optional
For Cooking
  • 1/4 cup Avocado or Olive Oil For frying
For Topping
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can use provolone

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow bowls
  • Meat mallet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Start by slicing the chicken breasts lengthwise into cutlets and pound to about ½ inch thick, seasoning with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with panko, Romano cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then egg, and finally press into the panko mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken cutlets for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden and cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle mozzarella over cooked chicken, cover, and cook until melted (2-3 minutes).
  6. Serve garnished with parsley and lemon wedges for freshness, best enjoyed immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Refrigerate breaded chicken for 30 minutes before frying for a crispier coating. Frying in batches is recommended to maintain oil temperature.

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