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Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano Made Easy at Home

Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano Made Easy at Home

This Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano dish brings a restaurant-quality experience right to your kitchen with a golden panko crust and gooey mozzarella.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 cutlets
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Breasts Slice into cutlets
  • to taste Salt Enhances flavor
  • to taste Pepper Adds warmth
For the Coating
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free for dietary version
  • 1 large Egg Beaten until smooth
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Provides crunch
  • 1/2 cup Grated Romano Cheese Can substitute with Parmesan
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Optional but recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Adds citrus flavor
  • 1/4 cup Avocado Oil or Olive Oil For frying
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese Can replace with provolone

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Bowls
  • Meat Mallet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken breasts lengthwise into cutlets and pound them to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper to enhance the natural flavors.
  2. Set Up Breading Stations: Arrange three bowls—one for all-purpose flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for a mix of panko bread crumbs, grated Romano cheese, chopped parsley, and lemon zest.
  3. Dredge the Chicken: Coat each cutlet in flour, ensuring full coverage. Next, dip into the beaten egg, then evenly coat with the panko mixture.
  4. Cook the Cutlets: Heat avocado oil or olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each cutlet for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
  5. Melt the Cheese: Sprinkle shredded mozzarella over the cooked chicken, cover the skillet, and let it melt for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Serve and Garnish: Transfer the chicken to plates, garnish with fresh parsley and lemon wedges, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cutletCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a healthier option, try baking the chicken instead of frying. Also, leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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