Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese is a delightful Italian dish featuring crispy, golden-brown chicken cutlets that are tender and juicy inside. This quick and easy recipe transforms an ordinary weeknight dinner into an extraordinary culinary experience, perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself. With zesty lemon notes and a satisfying crunch from the breadcrumb coating, Chicken Milanese is not just a meal—it’s a celebration of flavor that your family will rave about!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ½ cup olive oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your skillet over medium heat with olive oil.
- Pound each chicken breast to about half an inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- Set up your breading station: place flour in one dish, beaten eggs in another, and mix breadcrumbs with Parmesan in the last.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture.
- Fry the breaded chicken in hot oil for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For extra crunch, use panko breadcrumbs instead of regular ones. Add fresh herbs like parsley or oregano for additional flavor. Serve with a light salad or pasta for a complete meal.