5.0 from 21 votes
Milanesa de Pollo
Milanesa de Pollo, or Chicken Milanese, is a popular dish in many Mexican households and restaurants that's ready in 30 minutes!
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 402 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- cilantro, for garnish
- 1 lemon, quartered
Instructions
- Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay chicken breasts on top in a single layer, and then cover with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Using a meat mallet or a heavy skillet (like cast iron), pound each chicken breast to about 1/6-1/4 inch thickness.
- Season with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.
- Prepare 3 shallow bowls - the first with the flour, the second with the eggs, and the third with the panko breadcrumbs.
- To the breadcrumbs, add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Mix together to combine.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Working in 2 batches, dredge two cutlets in flour, then dip in egg, and then into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.
- Sauté the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and transfer to a plate.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and repeat the same steps with the remaining 2 cutlets.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.
Cup of Yum
Notes
- Don't have a meat mallet? You can use a heavy skillet instead. A small cast-iron skillet works great for this.
- If making a double batch for a larger meal, you can set the oven to warm (about 170°F) and keep the cooked chicken cutlets warm on a baking sheet in the oven while you finish making the rest of the batch.
- Add some shredded or grated parmesan cheese to the breadcrumb mixture to add a little extra cheesy flavor!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1cutlet
Calories
402kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
31g
(62%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
169mg
(56%)
Sodium
1132mg
(47%)
Potassium
523mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
250IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 402
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cutlet | |
| Calories | 402kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 31g | 62% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 169mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 1132mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 523mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 250IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.