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Crispy Chicken Milanese Recipe: Classic Italian Dinner

Crispy Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 4 pieces Chicken breast cutlets Pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 large Eggs Lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp Mayonnaise Whisked into the eggs
  • 1 cup Breadcrumbs Panko or standard, unseasoned
  • 2 tbsp Fresh parsley Finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Fresh basil Finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Plus more to taste
  • 1/3 cup Olive oil For pan-frying
  • 4 cups Baby arugula
  • 1 cup Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 whole Lemon Cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Place the chicken breast cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet, pound them to an even 1/4-inch thickness to ensure even cooking.
  • Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: place the flour in the first; whisk the eggs and mayonnaise together in the second; and combine the breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, chopped basil, and salt in the third.
  • Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Dip it into the egg mixture to coat completely, and finally press it firmly into the breadcrumb mixture until evenly coated on both sides.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in batches, carefully add the breaded chicken cutlets and pan-fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until deeply golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
  • Transfer the cooked cutlets to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil. Sprinkle immediately with a pinch of salt.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the baby arugula and halved cherry tomatoes. Squeeze the juice from two lemon wedges over the salad, add a drizzle of olive oil, and season lightly with salt.
  • Serve the warm, crispy chicken cutlets immediately, topped generously with the fresh arugula and cherry tomato salad. Garnish with the remaining lemon wedges.