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Chicken Milanese Recipe

This Chicken Milanese Recipe is a seasoned breaded chicken cutlet that is perfectly pan-fried and served with a light seasonal salad.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 522 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

For the Chicken
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 6 large eggs
  • 4 cups breadcrumbs
  • coarse salt and pepper to taste
  • optional finely chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • oil for frying
For the Salad:
  • 8 cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup micro greens, optional
  • 1 cup sliced assorted cherry tomatoes
  • ½ peeled and thinly sliced red onion
  • 1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Juice of 1 lemon, about 2 to 3 tablespoons
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • coarse salt and cracked pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts in between two large pieces of plastic wrap, and using a mallet pound them out until it is about 1/4" to 1/2" thick.
  2. In a medium-sized baking pan or shallow bowl, mix together the flour, salt, and pepper and set aside.
  3. In a separate second medium-sized baking pan or shallow bowl, whisk together the eggs and salt until combined and set aside.
  4. In a separate third medium-sized baking pan or shallow bowl, mix the bread crumbs, salt, and pepper until combined. Set it aside.
  5. Season the chicken cutlets on all sides with salt and pepper.
  6. One at a time, dredge the chicken cutlets in the flour, then coat them in the egg mixture. Then coat them and press them down into the bread crumbs, ensuring the chicken cutlet is completely breaded. Repeat until the chicken cutlets are all breaded. You can place them on a platter or a sheet tray lined with parchment paper.
  7. Add about ½ cup of oil to a large frying pan over medium heat and heat it until it reaches 350°. If you do not have a thermometer, sprinkle in some breadcrumbs, and if they fry but do not burn you're good.
  8. Add in the breaded chicken cutlets, 1 to 2 at a time, and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on a paper towel until ready to serve.
  9. Salad: In a large bowl, toss together the arugula, microgreens, tomatoes, red onions, cheese, salt, and pepper, and keep it cool until ready to serve.
  10. Next, in a medium-size bowl add in the lemon and honey and slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to whisk until emulsified. Season the salad with salt and pepper and briefly set it aside.
  11. Serve the cooked chicken Milanese with the salad on top and drizzle on the lemon vinaigrette.

Notes

  • Make-Ahead: This chicken Milanese is meant to be eaten as soon as it’s done cooking.
  • How to Store: Store it covered in plastic in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.  Be sure to keep the salad separate from the chicken.  It freezes well, covered individually in plastic for up to 2 months.  The salad will not freeze.
  • How to Reheat: Add the desired number of chicken cutlets to a sheet tray lined with parchment paper and bake in the oven at 350° for 8 to 10 minutes or until hot.
  • You can absolutely serve the cutlets with other side dishes such as risotto or a polenta recipe
  • Bake the chicken on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper at 375° for 30 minutes, flipping it halfway through the cooking process.
  • Panko are Japanese breadcrumbs that are crisp and large.
  • Additionally, once breaded, they can sit for up to 30 minutes before frying.
  • This recipe will easily cut in half. 
  • The number one reason breading falls off is due to the oil not being hot enough.
  • If the oil starts to get too dark from the breadcrumbs, then you'll need to discard it and add fresh. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 522kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 27g (9%) Protein 47g (94%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 178mg (59%) Sodium 577mg (24%) Potassium 835mg (24%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 810IU (16%) Vitamin C 10.1mg (11%) Calcium 240mg (24%) Iron 2.9mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 522

% Daily Value*

Calories 522kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 27g 9%
Protein 47g 94%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 178mg 59%
Sodium 577mg 24%
Potassium 835mg 18%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 810IU 16%
Vitamin C 10.1mg 11%
Calcium 240mg 24%
Iron 2.9mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.