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Chicken Milanese (with Arugula and Tomato Salad)

Delicious Chicken Milanese with Arugula & Tomato Salad Delight

This Chicken Milanese with Arugula and Tomato Salad is a quick, elegant meal perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets Thin, boneless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten well
For the Salad
  • 4 cups Baby Arugula Can substitute with spinach
  • 1 cup Tomatoes Cherry or diced Roma
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin for frying and drizzling
Seasoning
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow Dishes
  • large bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place chicken cutlets between plastic wrap and pound to ½ inch thickness.
  2. Set up a breading station with flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge cutlets in flour, dip in egg, then coat with breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat olive oil in skillet and fry chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until crispy.
  5. Combine arugula and tomatoes in a bowl, drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, and season.
  6. Plate chicken, top with arugula salad, and drizzle with more lemon juice if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the dish immediately for the best crispy texture. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 days.

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