Description
Indulge in a crispy and flavorful Chicken Milanese dish that’s perfect for a satisfying dinner. This recipe features tender, breaded chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection and served with a garnish of lemon and parsley.
Ingredients
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Chicken Milanese:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 ½ cups Italian-style breadcrumbs
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup olive oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges and fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about ½-inch thickness.
- Prepare Coating: In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the eggs, and coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Cook Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet and cook chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, bake the breaded chicken at 425°F (220°C) for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Delicious served over arugula or with a side of pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
