Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Cutlet Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Breaded chicken served either Milanese style with an arugula salad on top or parmigian with marinara & mozzarella cheese

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Ingredients

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Chicken Cutlet

Milanese Style Topping

Parmigiana Style Topping

Method

Preparing the Chicken Cutlet

  1. 1

    Flatten the Chicken

    Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to about ½ inch thickness.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three shallow dishes, place the flour in the first dish, beat the eggs in the second dish, and spread the breadcrumbs in the third dish.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Season the flour with salt and pepper. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip it into the beaten eggs, and finally coat it in breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

  4. 4

    Cook the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken cutlets and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Milanese Style Assembly

  1. 5

    Prepare the Arugula Salad

    In a bowl, toss the arugula with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

  2. 6

    Serve

    Place a chicken cutlet on a plate, top with the arugula salad, and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.

Parmigiana Style Assembly

  1. 7

    Prepare the Marinara

    In a saucepan, heat the marinara sauce over medium heat until warmed through.

  2. 8

    Assemble the Dish

    Place the cooked chicken cutlet in a baking dish. Pour warmed marinara sauce over the top and sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese.

  3. 9

    Melt the Cheese

    Broil in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and golden. Remove from oven and garnish with fresh basil leaves.

  4. 10

    Serve

    Serve the chicken cutlet with marinara and mozzarella hot, alongside your choice of pasta or a side salad.

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