Description
Cheesecake Factory Crusted Chicken Romano is a crispy, cheesy restaurant-style chicken recipe you can easily recreate at home. Featuring a flavorful Romano-Parmesan crust and juicy pan-fried chicken breast, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or date night meals.
Ingredients
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/3 cup olive oil or neutral oil for frying
Instructions
1. Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of 1/2 inch.
2. Set up a dredging station with three bowls: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of Romano, Parmesan, and breadcrumbs.
3. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in the egg, and press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
4. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
5. Fry the chicken breasts for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Remove from skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
7. Serve hot with a sprinkle of Romano or fresh parsley and your favorite pasta or salad.
Notes
Use freshly grated cheese for better flavor and a crispier crust.
To keep the crust crunchy, avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.
Reheat leftovers in the oven or air fryer to maintain the texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg