crusted chicken romano

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A Cheesecake Factory Copycat Recipe

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Simple ingredients come together to create a mouthwatering Crusted Chicken Romano.

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INGREDIENTS for CRUSTED CHICKEN ROMANO  – 3 chicken breasts cut in half length-wise   – 1 teaspoon salt – ½ teaspoon pepper – ½ cup flour – 2 eggs – 2 tablespoons water CONTINUED...

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INGREDIENTS for CRUSTED CHICKEN ROMANO  CONTINUED, PAGE 2 – 1 ½ cups panko bread crumbs – 1 ½ cups grated Romano cheese plus ½ cup extra, for serving – ½ cup canola oil – 1 lemon cut into wedges

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Here's how to make Crusted Chicken Romano step-by-step. Start by using a meat mallet to pound the chicken cutlets to 1/4 inch thickness.

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This is what ensures the chicken will cook uniformly and most importantly - be incredibly tender

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Arrange the chicken cutlets on a plate and season both sides with salt and pepper.

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Making Crusted Chicken Romano is easy! Dip each piece of chicken into a shallow bowl of flour.

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Next, dip the chicken into an egg wash, eggs and a little water whisked together. This is what helps hold all  the breading ingredients together.

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Then place the chicken cutlet into a shallow bowl of panko bread crumbs and shredded  Romano Cheese. Pat the breading in place if needed.

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Once all the chicken portions are breaded, set them aside and heat canola oil in a skillet on the stove.

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Fry the breaded chicken pieces in the skillet with the hot oil, about 4 minutes on each side. This is where the magic happens!

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Keep each portion warm until all the chicken is cooked.

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This Crusted Chicken Romano recipe was inspired by a similar entree from the Cheesecake Factory restaurant.

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Serve Crusted Chicken Romano with a serving of pasta, your favorite pasta sauce and a wedge of fresh lemon.

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Crusted Chicken Romano is a family favorite! Swipe up for the tasty details.