Description

Crispy Chicken Milanese is a delightful dish featuring thinly sliced chicken cutlets, perfectly breaded and fried to golden perfection. This easy recipe combines simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that’s perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal with friends and family.

Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced horizontally into 4 thin cutlets
1 teaspoon fine sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2/3 cup finely grated parmesan
1/2–3/4 cup neutral oil (grapeseed, avocado, or vegetable), for shallow frying
Flaky sea salt and lemon wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Pat the chicken cutlets dry with paper towels and season both sides with the salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest.
Set up a breading station: Place flour in one shallow bowl, whisk eggs and Dijon mustard in another, and combine panko with Parmesan in a third.
Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into the egg mixture, then coat in the panko-Parmesan mixture. Place each breaded cutlet on a wire rack set over a baking sheet and let rest for 10-15 minutes.
In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. The oil should reach about 350°F.
Fry the chicken cutlets in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until they are golden brown and cooked through. Transfer cooked cutlets back to the wire rack to drain.
Finish the dish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Notes

Resting the breaded cutlets helps the coating adhere better for a crispier finish.
Prevent overcrowding the pan while frying to ensure even cooking.
Adjust the oil temperature as needed to maintain a consistent fry.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cutlet
Calories: 510
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 690mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 160mg