Crispy Chicken Milanese
A delightful and crunchy chicken dish, perfect for a comforting meal with fresh toppings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: None specified
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for frying
- 1 cup arugula
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with a generous pinch of salt and pepper.
- Dredge each breast in all-purpose flour, then coat in beaten eggs, and finally cover with panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the breaded chicken cutlets in a skillet with olive oil for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Prepare the salad by tossing arugula and halved cherry tomatoes with lemon juice.
- Final assembly: Place chicken on a plate, top with arugula salad, and sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese.
Notes
Double-dip the chicken in egg and panko for a crunchier coating. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 225mg