Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken sautéed with zesty lemon juice and rich Romano cheese, perfect for family gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese, shredded or grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- Fresh parsley or basil, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Lightly pound the chicken to an even thickness.
- Generously season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove chicken and add chicken broth and lemon juice to the skillet, scraping the bottom of the pan for flavor.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, sprinkle with Romano cheese, and allow it to melt into the sauce.
- Finish with fresh herbs and serve with extra lemon zest and cracked pepper.
Notes
For a lighter variation, use chicken broth instead of butter and try Parmesan cheese if Romano is unavailable.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: Lemon Chicken Romano, Italian Chicken, Comfort Food, Chicken Recipe, Family Dinner