Crispy Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese is a specific preparation of chicken cutlet where the chicken breast is pounded out, thinly breaded, and pan-fried in a bit of oil.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 large chicken breasts ((about 1 pound))
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• Kosher salt, (as needed)
• Freshly ground pepper, (as needed)
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
• Vegetable oil, (as needed, for frying)
• 4 cups wild arugula
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
• Lemon wedges, (for serving)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise and sandwich between two pieces of parchment paper. Use a mallet to gently pound them so they are even and about ½” (12.7mm) thick. Be careful that the meat does not break.
2. 2To bread the chicken, set up three separate bowls. Place the flour in the first bowl and season with salt and pepper. In the second bowl beat the eggs. In the third bowl add the breadcrumbs.
3. 3Take a piece of chicken and dredge through the flour, then the egg mixture, and then the breadcrumbs. Press the chicken into the breadcrumb mixture so that it is lightly coated on both sides.
4. 4Arrange the breaded chicken on a baking sheet and chill for 15 minutes to help the breading adhere to the chicken (optional).
5. 5Add enough vegetable oil to a large frying pan so that it is ¼” (6.4mm) deep. Heat until the surface of the oil is shiny. Add one of the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil and pan-fry until golden brown, 3 minutes. Use tongs to flip the chicken and continue to cook until golden brown and cooked through, about an additional 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a baking sheet and repeat with the remaining chicken.
6. 6Toss the arugula in olive oil and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
7. 7Add the arugula salad over the chicken Milanese and garnish with Parmesan and serve with lemon wedges. Serve immediately.