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Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Romano with Tangy Parmesan Cream Sauce

Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Romano with Silky Parmesan Sauce

Indulge in Crispy Herb-Crusted Chicken Romano with Tangy Parmesan Cream Sauce, a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts pounded to an even thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour used for dredging
  • 2 large eggs whisked for binding
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs preferably panko
  • ½ cup grated Romano cheese adds flavor
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
For Frying
  • ¼ cup olive oil for frying
For the Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
For Garnish
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • meat mallet
  • large skillet
  • Whisk
  • Shallow dishes
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Pound the chicken to ½-inch thickness and season both sides with salt and pepper.
  2. Set up the breading station: flour in one dish, whisked eggs in another, and breadcrumbs combined with cheese and seasonings in the third.
  3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet and fry chicken for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. In a saucepan, warm heavy cream, whisk in Parmesan until smooth, then add lemon juice and simmer until thickened.
  6. Plate chicken and drizzle with Parmesan cream sauce; garnish with chopped parsley.
  7. Serve with roasted vegetables or a salad for a complete meal.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pound the chicken evenly for even cooking. Use panko for extra crunch. Avoid overcrowding the pan when frying. Whisk cream gently to prevent separation.

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