Easy Chicken Milanese Recipe with Arugula Salad
Nothing tastes better than an Italian classic chicken Milanese with a fresh lemony arugula salad. Perfect for just about any occasion!
Servings: 4 cutlets
Calories: 415kcal
Equipment
- cutting board
- frying pan
- vegetable peeler/grater
- tongs
- large mixing bowl
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 lb chicken breast thinly sliced
- 3 whole eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ¼ cup olive oil for frying
For the Arugula Salad
- 2 cups baby arugula
- ½ whole lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt and pepper optional
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup shaved parmesan
Instructions
For the Chicken
- Prepare the chicken by cracking and whisking eggs in a large bowl, and dipping the chicken into the egg. Then, press the chicken into the breadcrumbs on both sides until well coated. Repeat for all chicken, then set aside.
- Place the chicken into the olive oil-coated pan on a medium heat and fry until golden brown on each side, approximately 2-3 minutes per side. Set aside on a cooling rack with parchment underneath to catch any dripping oil.
For the Arugula Salad
- In a large bowl, add 2 cups of arugula.
- To the arugula, squeeze a half of a lemon and sprinkling of salt and pepper.
- Drizzle olive oil into the arugula.
- Last, add in a few shavings of parmesan cheese and toss to combine all ingredients.
Notes
For best results when it comes to making the chicken tender, the chicken before dipping in the egg and breading it. Using a meat mallet or tenderizer will do the trick. Pound the chicken to loosen the muscle of the chicken.
I like using a mixture of breadcrumbs and panko breadcrumbs to give the chicken a little more texture. You could also add parmesan cheese to the breading mixture for more flavor and crispiness.
Use just enough oil to coat the pan and fry the chicken.
Keep the heat on medium to a little less than medium. The chicken will cook quickly, especially if the cutlets are thin. Keep an eye on them!
Nutrition
Calories: 415kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 1015mg | Potassium: 517mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 146mg | Iron: 2mg
