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Chicken milanese recipe on two plate with forks and knives.
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Chicken Milanese

Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, Chicken Milanese is a simple and impressive classic Italian dish that's perfect for both a quick weeknight dinner and a special weekend meal.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4
Calories: 644kcal
Author: Teri & Jenny

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts sliced through each breast to create 4 thin cutlets
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons dried Italian seasoning
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil divided
  • salt and pepper to taste

for serving

  • 3 cups arugula
  • 1/2 lemon juiced
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • lemon wedges

Instructions

  • Place chicken breast cutlets between two pieces of plastic wrap or parchment and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until very thin, ¼” thickness.
  • Season cutlets with salt and pepper.
  • Pour breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasonings into a shallow dish with a rim and stir together.
  • Dredge each cutlet with flour, shake off any excess.
  • Dip each cutlet in the beaten eggs, shaking off any excess.
  • Finally dip each cutlet into the breadcrumb mixture and shake until fully covered in an even, thin layer.
  • Place a large pan over medium-high heat and add 4 tablespoons oil.
  • Once oil has reached 350˚F carefully add 2 cutlets to the pan and panfry on each side for 3 to 4 minutes or until well browned (the internal temperature should be at least 165˚F, and the center of the cutlet no longer pink).
  • Transfer chicken Milanese to a baking sheet lined with a cooling rack. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add remaining oil to pan, once heated repeat step 8 with the remaining cutlets.

To serve

  • Combine arugula, lemon juice, oil, and some salt and pepper into a mixing bowl and toss together.
  • Place cutlets onto a platter and serve with lemon wedges and a side of seasoned arugula or individually plate each Milanese and top with a handful of arugula.

Nutrition

Calories: 644kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 40g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 25g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 129mg | Sodium: 2231mg | Potassium: 446mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 645IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 5mg