Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets
Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets marry a crunchy panko crust with nutty Romano and melted mozzarella for a rich, cheesy bite. Fresh lemon zest and a squeeze of juice brighten each forkful, while oregano and garlic add a cozy Italian touch. Ideal for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering with a simple salad on the side.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook12 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 3 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 21
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Lightly season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Place flour in a shallow dish. In a second dish, whisk together the eggs and water. In a third shallow dish, mix the panko bread crumbs, Romano cheese, lemon zest, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, then coat each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip the cutlets in the egg wash, letting the excess drip off, then coat them in the bread crumbs, pressing on both sides so the breading adheres.
- 4
Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook, without moving them, until the bottoms are crispy and begin to turn golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the cutlets and cook for another 2 minutes.
- 5
Move the cutlets to the baking sheet and sprinkle each one evenly with mozzarella cheese.
- 6
Bake in the preheated oven until the chicken is no longer pink and the juices run clear, 6 to 8 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted in the center should register 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Do not overcook.
- 7
Remove from the oven, garnish with parsley, and serve with lemon wedges for spritzing.
- Calories 2390.95 kcal High 120%
- Protein 399.66 g Good Source 799%
- Carbohydrate 35.47 g 13%
- Total Fat 73.69 g High 94%
- Saturated Fat 12.99 g High 65%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 1436.27 mg High 479%
- Sodium 3864.44 mg High 168%
- Dietary Fiber 1.75 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.5 g --
- Added Sugars 0.25 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 387.42 mg Good Source 30%
- Iron 1.5 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 86.18 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 132.14 mcg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin C 2.25 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Crispy Lemon Romano Chicken Cutlets is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 27 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Dried Oregano, Eggs, and Fresh Parsley. Each serving provides about 2390.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Dried Oregano, Eggs, Fresh Parsley, Garlic Powder. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets?
- About 27 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 12 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 2390.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets healthy?
- Crispy Lemon-Romano Chicken Cutlets has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 2390.95 calories and 399.66 g of protein, or 799% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 3864.44 mg (168% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 12.99 g (65% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Eggs, Milk, Wheat, Gluten and Garlic, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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