Chicken Milanese with Mediterranean Salad
Prepare this chicken Milanese recipe in the air fryer , and pair it with a Mediterranean salad for a healthy dinner in less than 30 minutes!
Servings: 4 servings
Equipment
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 2 large chicken breasts halved and flattened
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Italian herb breadcrumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Cooking spray
For the Salad:
- 1/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers
- 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives
- 1/4 cup sliced green olives
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.2 large chicken breasts, Salt, Pepper
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs, and season with salt and pepper.3 large eggs
- Place the flour in another shallow bowl, and season with salt and pepper.1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- In a third shallow bowl, mix the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and smoked paprika to create the breading mixture.1 cup Italian herb breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the flour. Then dip them into the beaten eggs, ensuring they are fully coated. Then, dunk the chicken back in the eggs.
- Coat the chicken breasts with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere the breadcrumbs to the chicken.
- Spray the air fryer basket with cooking spray.Cooking spray
- Place the breaded chicken breasts in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not overlapping.
- Spray the tops of the chicken breasts lightly with cooking spray.
- Air fry for 18 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, prepare the salad. In a bowl, combine the sliced cherry tomatoes, chopped cucumbers, Kalamata olives, green olives, salt, pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice. Toss to combine.1/3 cup sliced cherry tomatoes, 1/4 cup chopped cucumbers, 1/4 cup sliced Kalamata olives, 1/4 cup sliced green olives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, 1/2 lemon, 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- Once the chicken is cooked, serve hot with the Mediterranean salad on top, and sprinkle grated feta cheese over the salad.1/4 cup grated feta cheese
- Enjoy the delicious Chicken Milanese with Mediterranean Salad!
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 526kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 211mg | Sodium: 1475mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 628IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 213mg | Iron: 3mg