Chicken Milanese
Chicken Milanese features thinly pounded chicken cutlets coated in flour, egg, and seasoned crumbs, then pan-fried until crisp and golden. The result is juicy meat with a light, crunchy crust that pairs perfectly with a squeeze of lemon. It’s a weeknight-friendly main dish that also shines for casual entertaining.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Assemble all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- 2
Beat the eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Spread the flour in another dish and the bread crumbs in a third dish.
- 3
Working with one piece at a time, lightly press the chicken into the flour to coat and shake off any excess. Dip into the beaten eggs, then press into the bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands to let excess bread crumbs fall away. Place the breaded chicken on a plate while you bread the rest; do not stack.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry the chicken in batches of 2 or 3 pieces until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, 2 to 4 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Transfer the cooked chicken to a baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven while you cook the remaining chicken.
- 5
Serve with lemon wedges.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 504.1 kcal High
- Protein 32.43 g Good Source
- Carbs 49.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 19.69 g High
- Saturated Fat 3.74 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High
- Cholesterol 174.38 mg High
- Sodium 2383.34 mg High
- Fiber 6.72 g Good Source
- Sugar 5.91 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 2.53 g Moderate
- Calcium 150.83 mg Moderate
- Iron 4.32 mg Good Source
- Potassium 200.67 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 27.98 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 11.5 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.91 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Chicken Milanese is an Italian dinner recipe made with 7 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Lemon, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 504.1 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Milanese?
- It is an Italian recipe made with 7 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Milanese made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Lemon, Salt & Pepper, Seasoned Bread Crumbs. The full list of 7 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Milanese?
- Explore these Italian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Milanese?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 504.1 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Milanese easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 7 ingredients and 6 steps.
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