Description
Enjoy a delightful Italian-inspired meal with this Crispy Chicken Milanese! Tender, pounded chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy panko crust and served with a refreshing tomato arugula salad.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breasts (300g / 10oz): Pounded to ½ cm thickness.
- All-Purpose Flour (120g / 1 cup): For initial coating.
- Eggs (2 large) & Water (30ml / 2 tbsp): Egg wash for adhesion.
- Panko Breadcrumbs (150g / 1 ½ cups) & Parmesan Cheese (30g / ½ cup): For a crispy, flavorful crust.
- Dried Oregano (5g / 1 tsp) & Smoked Paprika (pinch): Spice blend for the breadcrumbs.
- Kosher Salt (2.5g / ½ tsp + extra) & Black Pepper (1g / ¼ tsp): Seasoning.
- Vegetable Oil (60ml / ¼ cup): For pan-frying.
- Cherry Tomatoes (200g / 2 cups): Halved for the salad.
- Arugula (75g / 2 ½ cups): Peppery green for the salad.
- Red Onion (20g / ¼ medium): Thinly sliced for the salad.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil (30ml / 2 tbsp), Lemon Juice (15ml / 1 tbsp) & Honey (2.5g / ½ tsp): Salad dressing.
- Fresh Basil (5g / 0.2oz) & Shaved Parmesan (15g / ½ oz): Garnish.
- Lemon Zest (from ½ lemon): For aroma and flavor.
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Pound chicken to ½ cm thickness and season with salt and pepper.
- Set Up Breading: Prepare flour, egg wash, and panko-Parmesan mixture.
- Bread Chicken: Coat chicken in flour, egg, then panko mixture.
- Pan-Fry Chicken: Fry in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side.
- Finish in Oven: Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 5 minutes.
- Rest Chicken: Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Make Salad: Combine tomatoes, arugula, and red onion.
- Make Dressing: Whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, and honey.
- Dress & Plate: Toss salad with dressing and serve with chicken.
Notes
Resting the chicken is crucial for tenderness. Panko breadcrumbs provide the best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Italian
- Method: Pan Fry, Bake
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: chicken, milanese, italian, crispy, salad, arugula, panko, parmesan, easy dinner