Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. You’ll need:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian-style)
- 2 large lemons (zested and juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
These ingredients come together to create a tantalizing dish that marries the zest of lemons with the savory goodness of chicken. If you’re in New Jersey like me, you might even find some fresh local lemons to enhance the flavor!
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pound chicken breasts to even thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow dish, mix breadcrumbs, Romano cheese, lemon zest, and minced garlic.
- Coat each chicken breast in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer chicken to a baking dish, pour chicken broth and lemon juice over it, and bake for 20 minutes until cooked through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to substitute the Romano cheese with Parmesan if desired.
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in lemon juice for 30 minutes before cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free breadcrumbs)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg