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Milanesa de Pollo (Chicken Milanese)
Call it Mexican Milanesa de Pollo or Italian Chicken Milanese, here is an easy breaded and skillet-fried chicken cutlets recipe that pairs perfectly with your favorite sides!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 321 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Italian , Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken breast cutlets about 8 pieces
- 2 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ cups plain breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 3 tablespoons butter divided
Instructions
- Place 2 to 3 chicken cutlets in a large freezer zip bag. Use a meat mallet to pound the chicken cutlets out and to a thin ¼-inch layer. Remove them from the bag and repeat with the remaining cutlets.
- Set out a baking dish and a medium bowl for the coatings. Pour the breadcrumbs into the bowl and set aside. In the baking dish, combine the eggs, milk, flour, salt, oregano, onion powder, and garlic powder. Whisk well until smooth.
- Place all the pounded chicken cutlets into the batter. Mix by hand until all pieces are well coated.
- Place a large cast-iron skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil in 1 tablespoon of butter to the skillet.
- One at a time, take a chicken cutlet coated in batter, and dredge it in the breadcrumbs. Place in the hot skillet. Repeat, working in batches of 2 to 3 pieces at a time. Fry the chicken cutlets for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Move to a holding pan.
- Depending on the heat, you may need to wipe the skillet out with a paper towel in between batches. Add more olive oil and butter. Repeat in two more batches until all the chicken cutlets are fried.
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Notes
- Keep in a warming drawer (or low heat oven) to keep the chicken cutlets hot and crisp. Serve with any variety of Italian or Mexican dishes.
- Keep in a warming drawer (or low heat oven) to keep the chicken cutlets hot and crisp. Serve with any variety of Italian or Mexican dishes.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- The best way to reheat fried food is in an air fryer or bake briefly in the oven. You can re-fry them on the stovetop. However, this will make the breading a bit heavier.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1pc
Calories
321kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
29g
(58%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
125mg
(42%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
494mg
(14%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1pc | |
| Calories | 321kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 125mg | 42% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 494mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.