Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup grated Romano cheese
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnishing
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 6-8 minutes per side.
- Add garlic to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute.
- Pour lemon juice into the skillet, scraping up browned bits, and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Sprinkle Romano cheese over chicken and cover until melted.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Ensure chicken is cooked through; internal temperature should reach 165F.
- For extra richness, add a splash of heavy cream before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
- Diet: gluten-free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 125mg