Description
Learn how to make a delicious Chicken Milanese with this easy-to-follow recipe. Crispy breaded chicken cutlets served with lemon wedges and arugula make for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Milanese:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved horizontally to make 4 cutlets)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges and arugula (for serving, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken cutlets to 1/4-inch thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Dredge the Cutlets: Coat cutlets in flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture.
- Fry the Cutlets: Fry in olive oil until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and arugula.
Notes
- For a lighter option, bake cutlets at 425°F for 15–18 minutes.
- Drizzle balsamic glaze over arugula for a simple salad.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
