Description
Crispy chicken milanese brings Italian culinary magic straight to home kitchens with golden-brown perfection. Delicate chicken cutlets crunch beautifully under a light, seasoned breadcrumb coating, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor with pure satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Breading
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Cooking and Serving
- 1/2 cup olive oil (for frying)
- 2 lemons, cut into wedges
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tbsp butter (optional)
Instructions
- Gently pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to a uniform 1/4-inch thickness, ensuring even tenderizing and consistent cooking.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, second with whisked eggs, third with breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan, oregano, and garlic powder.
- Carefully dredge each chicken breast first in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, then dip into beaten eggs, allowing surplus to drip off.
- Generously coat chicken in herbed breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete and even coverage.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking, approximately 375°F.
- Carefully place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer cooked chicken to paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, optionally adding a small pat of butter for extra richness.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges for squeezing over crispy cutlets.
- Recommend pairing with a light salad or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
Notes
- Pound chicken uniformly to guarantee even, quick cooking without tearing the delicate meat.
- Use fresh, high-quality breadcrumbs for maximum crispiness and enhanced flavor profile.
- Opt for gluten-free breadcrumbs or almond flour to accommodate dietary restrictions while maintaining delicious crunch.
- Control oil temperature precisely to prevent soggy breading and ensure perfectly golden, crispy exterior.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 575 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 190 mg