Chicken Milanese Recipe
Romano-crusted chicken, fresh mozzarella, herb pasta, house-made marinara (B)
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Ingredients
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Chicken
Pasta
Marinara Sauce
Topping
Method
Chicken Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Flatten the chicken breasts to even thickness using a meat mallet and season with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
Place the flour on a plate, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl, and mix the grated Romano cheese with breadcrumbs on another plate.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and then coat with the Romano-breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Fry the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Pasta Cooking
- 5
Cook the Pasta
In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- 6
Marinara Sauce Preparation
- 7
Assembly
- 8
Assemble the Dish
On a serving plate, place a portion of herb pasta, top with a fried chicken breast, and add slices of fresh mozzarella. Spoon marinara sauce over the top and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
