Description

This Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano is the kind of easy dinner that feels restaurant special without being complicated to make at home. Thin chicken breasts are coated in a crispy Romano and Parmesan crust, pan-fried until golden, and finished with a bright lemon butter sauce that makes every bite rich, savory, and fresh. It is a perfect easy recipe for dinner ideas, comfort food cravings, family meals, quick dinner nights, and anyone looking for flavorful chicken recipes that look impressive on the plate.

Ingredients

2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into 4 cutlets

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

2 large eggs

1 cup panko breadcrumbs

3/4 cup grated Romano cheese

1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/2 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1/4 cup diced roasted red peppers

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Instructions

1. Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally to make 4 thin cutlets, then season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.

2. Place the flour in one shallow bowl, beat the eggs in a second bowl, and combine the panko, Romano, and Parmesan in a third bowl.

3. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, dip it into the beaten eggs, then press it into the cheese and breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated.

4. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

5. Cook the chicken cutlets for 4 to 5 minutes per side, working in batches if needed, until golden brown and cooked through to 165°F.

6. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and lower the heat slightly.

7. Add the butter, chicken broth, and lemon juice to the skillet, stirring to loosen the browned bits from the pan.

8. Simmer the sauce for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly reduced and glossy.

9. Spoon the sauce over the chicken and top with chopped parsley and diced roasted red peppers before serving.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the skillet while frying the chicken, or the crust can turn soggy instead of crisp and golden.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Pan-Fried
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet with sauce
Calories: 560
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 980mg
Fat: 31g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 21g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 46g
Cholesterol: 185mg