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.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 16 minutes mins
Course Plato principal
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 510 kcal
- 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
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.
- 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.
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