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Description
A crispy, cheesy, and flavorful chicken dish inspired by the Cheesecake Factory’s famous Crusted Chicken Romano.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts, sliced lengthwise into thin cutlets
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- ½ cup (60 g) grated Romano cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 tablespoons (60 ml) avocado oil or olive oil
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into thin cutlets and pound if needed. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- Set up three breading stations: one with flour, one with beaten egg, and one with a mixture of panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, parsley, and lemon zest.
- Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over each cutlet, cover the skillet, and let the cheese melt for about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, garnish with parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.
Notes
Ensure the oil is hot before adding the chicken for a crispy texture. Use a meat thermometer to confirm the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). For a lighter version, bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: chicken romano, crispy chicken, cheesecake factory, easy dinner
