Chicken Milanese with Tomato Arugula Salad

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  • Prep Time

    40 mins

  • Cook Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    4 servings

  • Calories

    1051 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Chicken Milanese with Tomato Arugula Salad

This recipe for Chicken Milanese is truly the BEST you will ever have. Crispy breaded Italian chicken cutlets get topped with a lemony arugula tomato salad and shaved Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. It's a simple and delicious Italian dinner that will have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). 

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 2 ½ cups homemade or panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsely
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus more for seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper plus more for seasoning
  • 1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese divided
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
  • olive oil or neutral oil for frying

For the Salad

  • 2-3 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes cut into a large pieces, or cherry tomatoes cut in half
  • 1 clove garlic smashed with the side of your knife
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 8 ounces fresh arugula cleaned and dried
  • ½ cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
  • 4 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano shaved with a vegetable peeler
  • lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

For the Chicken:

For the Salad and Serving:

Notes

  • Use really good tomatoes, olive oil and parmesan - it makes a difference!
  • Let the tomatoes marinate an hour or two before serving to let the flavors meld, but don't add the basil right before.
  • Arrange your breading station so that the raw chicken is on the left, then the flour next to it, then the egg, then the breadcrumbs, and then an empty plate to hold the breaded chicken. 
  • When breading the chicken, use tongs or a fork to keep your hands clean. If you prefer to use your hands try to keep one hand wet and one hand dry to avoid breading your fingers. 
  • Let the breaded chicken rest for about 30 minutes before you fry it to help the breading stick. 
  • For easier clean-up, place a wire rack over a sheet pan that's been lined with aluminum foil. 
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when frying. I try not to fry more than two at a time, but depending on your pan you may only be able to fit one. 
  • You can keep the fried chicken cutlets warm in a 250 degree oven for up to an hour before serving.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 1051kcal (53%) Carbohydrates 60g (20%) Protein 82g (164%) Fat 53g (82%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 27g Trans Fat 0.04g Cholesterol 304mg (101%) Sodium 1607mg (67%) Potassium 1473mg (42%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 6g (12%) Vitamin A 3041IU (61%) Vitamin C 31mg (34%) Calcium 848mg (85%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1051 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 1051kcal 53%
Carbohydrates 60g 20%
Protein 82g 164%
Fat 53g 82%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 27g 135%
Trans Fat 0.04g 2%
Cholesterol 304mg 101%
Sodium 1607mg 67%
Potassium 1473mg 31%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 6g 12%
Vitamin A 3041IU 61%
Vitamin C 31mg 34%
Calcium 848mg 85%
Iron 7mg 39%

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

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