Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Reduce heat, add garlic, and cook briefly until fragrant.
- Squeeze lemon juice over chicken and sprinkle with Romano cheese.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine while cooking. Serve with steamed vegetables or pasta for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 breast
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 110mg