Cotoletta di Pollo alla Milanese recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Aug 04 2026
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Cotoletta di Pollo alla Milanese Recipe

Time30m
Serves2

Cotoletta di Pollo alla Milanese is a traditional Italian dish consisting of breaded and fried chicken cutlets. This version is served with fresh arugula and cherry tomatoes, adding a bright contrast to the crispy, cheesy coating of the chicken. Here's how to make it at home.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

1

Prepare the Chicken

Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. Season both sides with salt and black pepper.

2

Set Up Breading Stations

In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs. Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.

3

Fry the Chicken

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

4

Prepare the Salad

In a large bowl, combine arugula and cherry tomatoes. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste. Toss gently to combine.

5

Serve

Place the fried chicken on a serving plate, top with shaved Parmesan, and serve alongside the arugula salad.

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