Description
Classic Chicken Milanese – hand breaded and pan fried to golden perfection! This chicken is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and especially delicious paired with a simple arugula salad!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts (boneless & skinless, about 1/2 pound each)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 Tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 3–4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 5 ounces baby arugula
- 1 cup grape tomatoes (halved)
- 1/2 cup shaved Parmesan
- 2 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise. Place them on a flat surface, cover with wax paper, and pound to 1/4 inch thickness.
- Set up a breading station using 3 shallow bowls. To the first bowl, add the flour. To the second bowl, add the beaten eggs. To the third bowl, add the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, Italian seasoning, salt & pepper. Mix well.
- Bread the chicken by dipping each breast in flour, then in beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture. Be sure chicken is fully coated after each step.
- Heat 2-3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and pan fry undisturbed for about 3 minutes until first side is golden brown. Flip to the second side, adding additional oil as necessary, and pan fry for an additional 3 minutes. Chicken is done when both sides are golden brown and a thermometer inserted in the center reaches 165°F.
- Make the salad by combining arugula, halved tomatoes, shaved Parmesan, olive oil, lemon juice, salt & pepper in a large bowl. Toss gently to mix.
- Serve chicken with arugula salad on the side. Garnish with kosher salt, fresh cracked pepper, minced parsley, and additional shaved Parmesan as desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan Fry
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with salad
- Calories: 524
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 23 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 200 mg