Description
Crispy chicken milanese brings Italian-style comfort to your dinner table with golden-breaded chicken cutlets. Juicy meat beneath a crunchy exterior promises a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Coating Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking and Serving Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup olive oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Transform chicken breasts into thin, uniform cutlets by positioning them between plastic wrap and gently pounding to approximately 1/4-inch thickness using a meat mallet.
- Arrange three separate shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour, second with whisked eggs, and third with a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper.
- Coat each chicken cutlet systematically by first dredging in flour, ensuring complete coverage, then dipping thoroughly in beaten eggs, and finally pressing into breadcrumb mixture to create a crisp, even layer.
- Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Carefully place breaded cutlets into hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown exterior and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and place on paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Plate the crispy chicken immediately, garnishing with fresh parsley and providing a bright lemon wedge for squeezing over the top just before serving.
Notes
- Create an extra-crispy coating by using panko breadcrumbs instead of traditional breadcrumbs for an extra crunch.
- Prevent oil splatter by using a splatter screen or partially covering the skillet during frying.
- Ensure even cooking by bringing chicken to room temperature before breading and frying.
- Make the dish gluten-free by substituting flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend and using gluten-free breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 150mg