Milanesa De Pollo Recipe
Lightly breaded chicken breast topped with homemade marinara sauce, honey ham & melted swiss cheese. Served with white rice, black beans and sweet plantains.
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Ingredients
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For the Milanesa
For the Marinara Sauce
For the Sides
Method
For the Milanesa
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch using a meat mallet. This helps them cook evenly.
- 2
Breading Setup
Set up a breading station with three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the third with bread crumbs.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat with bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Milanesa
Top each chicken breast with a slice of honey ham and a slice of Swiss cheese. Cover the skillet to melt the cheese slightly, about 2 minutes.
For the Marinara Sauce
- 6
- 7
Make the Sauce
Add canned crushed tomatoes, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir well and let the sauce simmer for about 15-20 minutes until thickened.
- 8
Finish the Sauce
Stir in fresh basil just before serving for added flavor.
For the Sides
- 9
Cook the Rice
Rinse the white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a pot, combine rice with 2 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 18-20 minutes until the rice is cooked.
- 10
Prepare Black Beans
Heat black beans in a saucepan over medium heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 11
Fry the Plantains
Peel the sweet plantains and slice them diagonally. In a skillet, heat oil over medium heat and fry the plantain slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.