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A serving of flavorful Lemon Chicken Romano on a plate.

Proven way to grow 5-Ingredient Lemon Chicken Romano

This lemon chicken Romano recipe is a super simple yet flavorful dish that comes together quickly with just five ingredients. It's perfect for a weeknight meal and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Shallow dish
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Slice the chicken breasts horizontally to create thinner cutlets, then set aside.
  • In a shallow dish, combine the flour and grated Parmesan cheese, mixing well.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour and cheese mixture, ensuring it's fully coated, and shake off any excess.

Cooking

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  • Carefully place the coated chicken cutlets in the hot skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Reduce heat to low, then pour the fresh lemon juice over the cooked chicken, simmering for 1 minute.

Serving

  • Serve the lemon chicken Romano immediately, garnished with fresh parsley if desired, alongside your favorite side dishes.

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of garlic powder or dried Italian herbs to the flour mixture. Make sure not to overcrowd the skillet while cooking the chicken; cook in batches if necessary to ensure even browning.