Chicken Milanese Recipe
A crispy, breaded chicken cutlet served with a fresh arugula salad and a drizzle of lemon vinaigrette.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Milanese Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Chicken
Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- 2
Set Up Breading Station
In three shallow dishes, place flour in the first, beaten eggs in the second, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, and pepper in the third.
- 3
Bread the Chicken
Coat each chicken breast first in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the breaded chicken breasts and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5
Draining the Chicken
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 6
