Description
Crispy, golden chicken cutlets coated in Parmesan and Romano cheese, topped with a zesty lemon-butter sauce a simple yet elegant Italian-American dish that’s full of bright flavor and tender texture.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tbsp water
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup breadcrumbs (Italian-style or panko)
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp butter
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tbsp chopped parsley, for garnish
Lemon slices, for serving
Instructions
1. Pound chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
2. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs and water, and one with a mix of Romano, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then in egg mixture, then in the breadcrumb-cheese mixture, pressing to adhere.
4. Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Fry chicken cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and keep warm.
6. In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
7. Add chicken broth and lemon juice, scraping any browned bits from the pan.
8. Simmer for 2–3 minutes, then stir in lemon zest.
9. Return chicken to the skillet to coat in the sauce briefly.
10. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve hot with lemon slices.
Notes
For extra crispiness, bake fried chicken at 400°F (200°C) for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve over pasta or with roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Romano adds sharpness — use all Parmesan if you prefer a milder flavor.
Add capers for a piccata-style twist.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 46g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
Keywords: lemon chicken romano, parmesan chicken, crispy chicken, lemon butter sauce, Italian chicken recipe