Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a zesty lemon juice and garlic sauce, topped with rich Romano cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Romano cheese, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Pasta, salad, or roasted vegetables for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix the lemon juice, Romano cheese, and minced garlic.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Pour the lemon and cheese mixture over the chicken and transfer to the oven.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with pasta, fresh salad, or roasted vegetables.
Notes
Let the chicken rest after cooking to retain juices. Fresh ingredients will enhance the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg