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!
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.
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