Crusted Chicken Romano Recipe

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees.

Step 2

Butterfly each chicken breast, then cut each breast into two separate pieces, for four individual pieces of chicken. Cover the chicken with plastic wrap and use a meat tenderizer to beat the chicken even thinner, to about 1/4 inch thick.

Step 3

Add a beaten egg to one small bowl and the cheese, breadcrumbs, Italian seasoning, ground cayenne, and salt to another bowl. Mix the breadcrumb and cheese mixture until combined. Submerge each piece of chicken in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mixture. Fully coat each piece with breadcrumbs, then place on a clean plate to the side.

Step 4

Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat and let it got hot for 2-3 minutes. Add two pieces of chicken to the pan and cook for 3 minutes, then flip and cook an additional 2.5 minutes. It's done when the coating is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees. Repeat with the other two pieces of chicken.

Step 5

Top each piece of chicken with sauce and mozzarella, and bake on a baking sheet for 5-10 minutes, or until the cheese is melty and bubbly. If you're feeling fancy, top with fresh basil and serve over pasta.