Description
Indulge in a homemade version of the beloved Cheesecake Factory classic with this Crispy Copycat Cheesecake Factory Chicken Romano Made Easy. This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a crunchy panko and Romano cheese crust, delivering an irresistible flavor with every bite. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it pairs beautifully with pasta, fresh salads, or your favorite dipping sauces. Simple to prepare in just 30 minutes, this recipe will surely impress your guests and become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or olive oil)
- Optional: Fresh parsley and lemon zest for garnish
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set up a dredging station: place flour in one bowl, beaten egg in another, and mix panko with Romano cheese in a third.
- Coat each chicken breast sequentially in flour, egg, and then the breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Garnish with lemon zest and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg