Chicken Milanese Recipe with Caesar Salad
Prepare this crispy breaded chicken Milanese recipe for a hearty meal, and balance it out with a crisp, refreshing Caesar salad!
Servings: 2 servings
Equipment
- 3 Shallow Bowls
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts halved and flattened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt for seasoning chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper for seasoning chicken
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for seasoning flour
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper for seasoning flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt for seasoning breadcrumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper for seasoning breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Cooking spray
- Caesar salad for topping
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken:
- Halve and flatten the chicken breasts. Season both sides with salt and pepper.2 large chicken breasts, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Set Up Your Coating Stations:
- In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs.3 large eggs
- In another shallow bowl, mix the flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- In a third shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, oregano, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.1 cup panko bread crumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon pepper
Coat the Chicken:
- Dredge each chicken breast first in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess.
- Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.
Pan-Fry the Chicken:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and spray generously with cooking spray. Alternatively, you can use a small amount of olive oil for a richer flavor.Cooking spray
- Once the skillet is hot, add the coated chicken breasts. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy. Make sure the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil. Top with Cesar Salad
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 69g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 405mg | Sodium: 2032mg | Potassium: 1093mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 836IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 277mg | Iron: 6mg
