Creating Lemon Chicken Romano can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

1. Prep Chicken: Begin by placing the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound them to an even thickness, about ½ inch.
2. Set Up Breading Station: In one shallow bowl, place the flour. In another, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, mix the breadcrumbs with half of the grated Romano cheese and some salt and pepper.
3. Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken with the breadcrumb and cheese mixture, pressing down to ensure the crumbs adhere well.
4. Heat Oil and Butter: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium-high heat until shimmering.
5. Cook Chicken: Place the breaded chicken breasts in the skillet in a single layer (you may need to do this in batches). Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
6. Prepare Sauce: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds. Pour in the lemon juice and zest, scraping up any browned bits from the pan. Let the mixture simmer for 1-2 minutes.
7. Finish Chicken: Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning the lemon sauce over each piece. Allow it to heat through for a couple of minutes.
8. Serve and Garnish: Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the chicken hot, garnished with additional grated Romano cheese and chopped parsley for decoration.

By following these steps carefully, you’ll create a delicious Lemon Chicken Romano that is sure to impress!