Description
A simple and delicious recipe for Crispy Chicken Milanese, featuring breaded chicken breasts fried to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably Italian seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Begin by placing the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, place the flour. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, mix the breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot (you can test by dropping a breadcrumb in; it should sizzle), carefully add the breaded chicken breasts.
- Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the crispy chicken Milanese with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the breaded chicken at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Add a twist by incorporating different herbs into the breadcrumb mixture, such as oregano or basil, for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg