Chicken Milanese
Crispy, golden, and full of flavor, this Homemade Recipe for Chicken Milanese is a must-try! Juicy, breaded chicken cutlets are pan-fried to perfection and topped with a refreshing Caprese-style salad for an elegant fine dining recipe that’s surprisingly easy to make. Whether you need quick dinner ideas or high-protein recipes for dinner, this dish is light yet satisfying. Serve over arugula with a squeeze of lemon for a restaurant-worthy meal at home.
Ingredients
- Chicken Milanese
- 2 lbs chicken breasts boneless and skinless
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1½ cups breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 tbsp butter
- Caprese Topping
- 12 oz mini tomatoes gold, yellow, and red, sliced in half
- 12 oz mozzarella cheese balls
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp balsamic vinegar
- ½ tsp Italian herbs
- 2 tbsp fresh basil chopped
- 3 cups arugula
Instructions
- Prepare the Caprese Topping: In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, mozzarella, and arugula. Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic vinegar, sprinkle with Italian herbs, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat, cover, and refrigerate.
- Prepare the Chicken: If chicken breasts are large, butterfly them by slicing horizontally or pound them thin for even cooking.
- Set Up Breading Stations: In three shallow bowls, set up:
- Bowl 1: Flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Bowl 2: Beaten eggs and milk.
- Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into the egg mixture (shaking off excess), then coat with breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.
- Cook the Chicken: In a skillet, melt half the olive oil and butter over medium-low heat. Sauté two chicken pieces until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side (2-3 minutes for thinner pieces). Set aside and repeat with the remaining oil, butter, and chicken.
- Serve: Plate each chicken cutlet over a bed of arugula and top with the chilled Caprese salad. Serve with lemon slices.
Notes
- Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.
- For an even crispier texture, use a mix of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan.
- Serve with a side of pasta or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.