Crusted Chicken Romano

by Kayla Berman on March 3, 2023 0 comments

Crusted Chicken Romano is an easy and delicious dinner recipe! Made with thin chicken breasts, Pecorino Romano cheese, flour, eggs, and simple seasonings … this pan fried chicken is tender, juicy, crispy, and low carb too. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner for the whole family!

Love chicken cutlets? Check out my Healthier Baked Chicken Cutlets next.

Crispy, Easy, & Cheesy Chicken Cutlets

You are in the right place if you think that everything tastes better with cheese on it.

Because I 100% think that! I mean, juicy chicken cutlets coated in a crispy, golden brown, cheese crust are pretty much my dream come true.

And everyone who has tried this Romano Crusted Chicken agrees with me. My sister told me this was a restaurant quality dish! Not to toot my own horn, but it is pretty dang good.

This simple recipe is made with thin chicken breasts, Pecorino Romano cheese, flour, eggs, and simple seasonings. It’s easy to make, low carb, and an absolutely delicious protein option.

The whole family will love this tasty chicken dish!

Looking for more crusted recipes? Check out my Parmesan Crusted Cod or Parmesan Herb Crusted Salmon.

Ingredients

This delicious dinner recipe only requires a handful of simple ingredients!

Ingredient Notes

Chicken Breasts: Romano chicken calls for 3 thin chicken breasts. Make sure to buy thin! If you can’t find thinly cut chicken breasts in the grocery store you could also slice regular sized chicken breasts in half to make them thinner.
Flour: The first element of the crispy coating on this chicken is all purpose flour. You will need 1/2 cup!
Eggs: The second element is an egg wash. Made simply with 2 eggs here.
Romano Cheese: The most important ingredient in this simple recipe is Pecorino Romano cheese. It has a bold, robust, and delicious flavor. Use 3/4 cup grated.
Seasonings: The flour mixture is lightly seasoned here with 1 tsp salt, 1 tsp garlic powder, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Olive Oil: Lastly, you will need olive oil to fry the chicken. Enough to coat the bottom of the pan that you will be using!

Substitutions & Additions

Although this recipe does not require too many ingredients to begin with, there are a couple substitutions and additions you could make to meet your personal preferences, tastes, or needs!

Cheese: Romano Cheese is quite literally the star of this recipe. It’s in the name! But if you can’t get your hands on the tasty cheese or don’t like it, you could replace it with parmesan cheese. Asiago cheese is another similar option!

Oil: You could fry the chicken breasts here with pretty much any oil. Vegetable oil, canola oil, and avocado oil should all work.

Seasonings: The seasonings used in this recipe are quite simple! Feel free to spice them up with whatever additions you’d like. Perhaps onion powder, Italian seasoning, or paprika.

Herbs: Fresh herbs make a fantastic garnish to this juicy chicken cutlet recipe. I love fresh parsley!

Kitchen Tools

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Measuring Cups / Spoons
Shallow Bowls
Large Skillet
Optional: Electric Skillet – My mom always uses an electric skillet for her chicken cutlets and it works so great. It provides easy-to-control, even heat throughout!

How To Make This Recipe

Crusted Chicken Romano is quite simple to make! It does not require much effort and is truly a restaurant quality dish.

You simply coat the pieces of chicken and then pan fry to golden, crispy perfection.

Step By Step Instructions

Step 1: First prepare the chicken dredging elements in three shallow bowls. Add the all purpose flour, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the first bowl. Combine. Add the eggs to the second bowl. Whisk. Lastly, add the Romano cheese to the third bowl.

Step 2: Next thoroughly pat each thin chicken breast with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.

Step 3: Then place one chicken breast in the seasoned flour mixture. Thoroughly coat both sides.

Step 4: Transfer the flour coated chicken breast to the egg wash bowl. Again, thoroughly coat both sides. Drip off any excess egg mixture.

Step 5: Transfer the flour and egg coated chicken breast to the Romano cheese bowl. Again, thoroughly coat both sides in the cheese mixture. Pressing down with a fork to ensure it sticks.

Step 6: Place the coated chicken on a plate. Repeat the coating process for the remaining chicken breasts. Let them sit for a few minutes before pan frying. This will help the crust stick to the chicken.

Step 7: Next cover the bottom of a large skillet with olive oil, about 1/4 inch deep. Place the skillet on the stove over medium high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts to the skillet.

Step 8: Cook the chicken breasts on each side for 5-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of each chicken piece. I always cook on the first side until there is a nice golden brown color, flip, and do the same for the other side. It takes about 8 minutes.

Step 9: Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet. Pat with paper towels to remove any excess oil.

Step 10: Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

Use thin chicken breasts! If you do not have thin, slice regular chicken breasts in half.

Pound your chicken breasts before coating. Even if you buy thin! This tenderizes the meat and helps even cooking.

When coating each piece of chicken use three separate forks, one for each of the mixtures. Flour, egg, and cheese. This makes sure nothing gets too messy!

Cook the chicken breasts on each side until the crust reaches your desired color. I love a super golden brown, crispy outside!

Want to make sure the chicken has cooked through? Use a meat thermometer and check that the center has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

What To Serve Romano Crusted Chicken With

This chicken recipe can be served in so many ways! My favorite is with a side salad or green veggie and a delicious carb choice. It’s the perfect well rounded meal.

Here are some great options:

Sautéed Sweet Potatoes
Honey Garlic Green Beans
Garlic Parmesan Roasted Potatoes
Roasted Frozen Broccoli
Mediterranean Chopped Salad
Truffle Mashed Potatoes
Maple Glazed Roasted Carrots
Pasta with Marinara Sauce or Light Tomato Sauce
Honey Sriracha Brussels Sprouts
Hasselback Caprese Salad

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I prepare this recipe ahead of time?

This recipe is best served fresh!

However, you can coat the chicken breasts ahead of time. Then store in the refrigerator until it is time to fry them up and serve.

How to best store this recipe?

You can store this recipe in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It will keep best for 3-5 days!

How to best reheat this recipe?

The best way to reheat this recipe is in the oven. Pop the chicken in the oven at 300-350 degrees F for about 10-15 minutes until thoroughly warmed through.

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