Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese is a crispy, golden-brown breaded chicken cutlet served with a fresh lemony salad. Juicy on the inside and crunchy on the outside, it’s an elegant Italian-inspired dinner that’s perfect for weeknights or entertaining. This easy Chicken Milanese recipe is a timeless comfort food favorite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
All-purpose flour
Eggs
Bread crumbs (panko or regular)
Grated Parmesan cheese
Garlic powder
Onion powder
Olive oil or vegetable oil (for frying)
Lemon wedges (for serving)
Arugula or mixed greens (for salad)
Instructions
Slice each chicken breast horizontally to create thin cutlets. Place between plastic wrap and gently pound to ¼-inch thickness.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Set up three bowls: flour in one, beaten eggs in the second, and a mix of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, and onion powder in the third.
Dredge chicken in flour, then egg, then breadcrumb mixture. Press to coat evenly.
Heat a layer of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Plate with a lemony arugula salad and lemon wedges for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Panko breadcrumbs yield extra crunch.
Add chili flakes to the breading for a spaicy twist.
Top with cherry tomatoes or pair with fennel-orange salad for a variation.
Serve with a swipe of garlic aioli or mayonnaise for extra richness (optional).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet with salad
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
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