Description
A flavorful dish combining juicy chicken breasts with a lemon-garlic marinade and a crispy Romano cheese coating.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pasta, fresh salad, or roasted vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a bowl, combine lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dip each chicken breast into the lemon mixture to coat. Then, coat each breast with grated Romano cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sear each chicken breast for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until cooked through.
- Serve with pasta, fresh salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Allow marinating for at least 15 minutes for better flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to 165°F.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken, lemon, Romano cheese, Italian, dinner