Description
A classic Chicken Milanese recipe featuring tender, breaded chicken breasts fried to crispy perfection. Serve with lemon wedges and arugula for a delightful Italian-inspired meal.
Ingredients
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Chicken Milanese:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
For Serving:
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh arugula (optional)
Instructions
- Pound and Season Chicken: Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs with water, and breadcrumbs with Parmesan.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Cook breaded chicken in olive oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and arugula.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, let the breaded chicken rest before frying.
- Substitute panko breadcrumbs for a lighter texture.
- Leftover chicken is great for sandwiches or salads.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 430mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
