Chicken Milanese Recipe (2024)

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Becky Hardin

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Chicken Milanese is a classic Italian entree that’s crispy, flavorful and easy to make! This restaurant-worthy recipe always yields the best results using easy to follow steps and simple ingredients. Make it for a dinner party or just for a weeknight meal with the family!

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What’s in this Chicken Milanese Recipe

Flattened and breaded chicken are cooked to golden brown perfection and served on a bed of leafy green salad. It’s made with budget-friendly ingredients and always satisfies!

  • Chicken Breasts: Try to grab some free-range organic chicken breasts if possible.
  • Salt and Pepper: These simple seasonings really help the breading hit the spot! Go light with the salt and try to use freshly cracked black pepper for the best flavor.
  • Flour: All-purpose flour is needed to help form the breading.
  • Eggs: These will act as a binder for the breading.
  • Milk: I use whole milk and always have great results.
  • Panko Breadcrumbs: You can use regular breadcrumbs instead if preferred, but your breading won’t be as crunchy as it would be with Panko.
  • Parmesan Cheese: Freshly grated parmesan cheese is a must! It will create the best flavor and consistency.
  • Olive Oil: You can use butter instead if preferred.

PRO TIP: Cut chicken breasts in half, then use the flat end of a meat mallet or a heavy pan, to pound your chicken into thin slices. This helps your chicken cook evenly and faster!

What salad is served with chicken milanese?

I like to keep things simple with a tossed arugula salad! The leafy greens are dressed their best with a little bit of olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, parmesan cheese and some freshly minced garlic.

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What is chicken milanese?

Chicken milanese is an Italian dish that originated in Milan. It was originally made with veal, but you easily swap with other protein and chicken works great!

Milanese style dishes is that they feature thin slices of meat that are breaded and pan fried. This particular recipe uses chicken breasts, coated in panko breadcrumbs then shallow fried in olive oil.

What is the difference between chicken milanese and parmesan?

Chicken parmesan is very similar, but is made with additional ingredients like marinara sauce and melted parmesan cheese.

How do I know when the chicken is fully cooked?

Using a meat thermometer is always your best bet! Once the temperature of your chicken reaches 165°F, it’s fully cooked and safe to eat.

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How to Store and Reheat

Store any leftover chicken you may have in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat your leftovers in a 400°F oven or air fryer until the chicken regains its crispy texture.

How to Freeze

Once cooled to room temperature, you can store your chicken milanese in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months. Reheat in the oven or air fryer until crispy again.

Serving Suggestions

This chicken milanese recipe is very versatile! You can serve it as part of an easy weeknight meal with traditional sides of quick potatoes and a simple salad or you can really dress it up with some asparagus.

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Chicken Milanese Recipe

This Chicken Milanese recipe serves up crispy chicken cutlets coated with breadcrumbs, pan fried until golden brown, nestled on top of fresh arugula with shaved Parmesan. A super easy and satisfying weeknight dinner option.

Prep: 5 minutes minutes

Cook: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4 people

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Ingredients

For the Chicken:

  • 2 large chicken breasts
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • ½ cup flour
  • 2 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil or butter divided

For the Salad:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • ½ clove garlic minced
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 cups arugula
  • Shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally. Place each piece of chicken between 2 pieces of parchment paper or plastic wrap. Use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken flat. Sprinkle each piece of chicken with salt.

    2 large chicken breasts, salt and pepper

  • Prepare 3 dishes for breading the chicken. Place the flour in the first dish. In the second dish, whisk together the eggs and milk, and season the mixture with a pinch of salt and pepper. In the third dish, whisk together the breadcrumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.

    ½ cup flour, 2 eggs, ½ cup milk, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • Dip each piece of chicken into each of the 3 dishes to dredge and fully coat in breadcrumbs.

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  • Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once heated, place two pieces of breaded chicken in the pan. Cook on each side for about 2 minutes or until the breading is golden brown and crispy and the chicken is cooked through.

    6 tablespoons olive oil or butter

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  • Add more olive oil or butter to the skillet and pan fry the remaining chicken breasts.

    6 tablespoons olive oil or butter

  • In the bottom of a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper. Add in the arugula and toss to coat.

    2 tablespoons olive oil, Juice of half a lemon, ½ clove garlic, salt and pepper, 4 cups arugula

  • Add a portion of salad to each plate. Top each salad serving with shaved parmesan cheese. Place the chicken breasts on top of or alongside the salad. Serve with lemon wedges.

    Shaved parmesan cheese

Notes

  • Use the flat end of a meat mallet or a heavy pan to pound your chicken into thin slices.
  • No Panko breadcrumbs? You can use regular breadcrumbs, but it won’t be as crunchy.
  • Store any leftover chicken in the fridge, and reheat in a 400°F oven until the chicken regains its crispy texture.
  • Pair your chicken with a variety of side dishes such as pasta, mashed potatoes, broccoli, asparagus or green beans.

Storage: Store chicken Milanese in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days, or freeze for 3 months.

Nutrition Facts

Chicken Milanese Recipe

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592Calories from Fat 342

% Daily Value*

Fat 38g58%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 165mg55%

Sodium 743mg32%

Potassium 627mg18%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 36g72%

Vitamin A 755IU15%

Vitamin C 12mg15%

Calcium 222mg22%

Iron 3mg17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Author: Becky Hardin

Course:Main Course

Cuisine:Italian

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  1. Chicken Milanese Recipe (17)Margaret says

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    I have made this recipe many times for my family. This is one of their favorites. I also have uses either Panko or bread crumbs. Both are good to use. Try adding adobe spice to the flour mixture,and the bread crumb mixture. It gives the coating a wonderful flavor.

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    • Chicken Milanese Recipe (19)Becky Hardin says

      I’ll have to try that! It sounds delicious!

      Reply

  2. Chicken Milanese Recipe (20)Kathy Robinson says

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    This is absolutely delicious! Very easy to make. Do not hesitate to try it.

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    • Chicken Milanese Recipe (22)Becky Hardin says

      Thanks for sharing, Kathy!

      Reply

  3. Chicken Milanese Recipe (23)Jeannine says

    I love all your recipes and would like to purchase your cooking book, I know I can print but easy for me to have a book. Please help.

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    • Chicken Milanese Recipe (24)Becky Hardin says

      Right now I only have my e-book!

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FAQs

What's the difference between chicken Milanese and chicken cutlets? ›

Milanese style refers to dredging thin slices of meat in a combination of eggs and breadcrumbs before frying them until golden brown. What is the difference between chicken cutlet and chicken Milanese? A chicken cutlet is basically a chicken breast that has been sliced horizontally to make two thinner pieces.

What does Milanese style mean? ›

Preparing something Milanese (or Milanesa) style means dredging thin slices of meat in flour, eggs, and seasoned breadcrumbs and frying them. A traditional Milanese dish is a bone-in veal chop pounded until very thin, and then breaded and pan-fried.

What is chicken Milanese made of? ›

What is Chicken Milanese? If you've never heard of Chicken Milanese before – it's a chicken cutlet that's pounded thin, breaded in Panko bread crumbs, and then fried in olive oil. The result is a super crispy, juicy, and flavorful piece of chicken.

What is the difference between chicken parm and chicken Milanese? ›

What's the Difference Between Chicken Milanese and Chicken Parmesan? Chicken parmesan is made with fried cutlets that are topped with red sauce and cheese, while these Milanese cutlets are served with a simple squeeze of lemon and a little basil oil, if you like.

Is Milanese the same as schnitzel? ›

The primary difference between the Viennese Schnitzel of Austria and the Cotoletta alla Milanese or Veal Milanese of Italy is the cut of meat. Both are traditionally made from calf and the Milanese comes from the loin with the bone-in, while the schnitzel is without bone and comes from the flank or rump.

What is the difference between scallopini and Milanese? ›

So thin sliced meat lightly breaded and fried in a little oil in the pan. This is the definition of Scallopini. To make it a Milanese you need to make a sauce by deg-lazing the pan with white wine and a little lemon juice and then finish it off with a tab of butter.

What is Milanese sauce made of? ›

Heat the oil in a saucepan, add the onion and garlic, and cook over a low heat until soft. Add tomatoes and wine and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 30 minutes. Puree sauce in a blender or food processor until smooth or press through a sieve.

What is the difference between chicken Milanese and Piccata? ›

Chicken Milanese is thinly sliced chicken breast that is breaded and then pan-fried with butter and oil. Chicken Piccata, on the other hand, also starts with a thinly sliced chicken breast but it is lightly dredged with seasoned flour only and then sautéed in the pan.

Do I need to brine my chicken? ›

If you're aiming for perfectly cooked chicken, using a brine is an essential step. Brining tenderizes the meat while distributing flavor deeper and more evenly than a surface seasoning can provide.

Why is it called chicken Milanese? ›

Milanese -- a crusty crumb coating on chicken cutlets -- is one of the simplest Italian preparations and it wows guests every time. The term Milanese, from Milan, originally applied to veal, which has fallen out of popularity and few markets in this country carry now.

What is the difference between chicken schnitzel and chicken Milanese? ›

All three consist of breaded and fried chicken but the Milanese usually has parmesan in the mix while schnitzels are traditionally made with veal.

Why does the breading come off my chicken parm? ›

Excess flour will create a coating that prevents the egg mixture from latching on to the chicken, which ultimately will prevent the breading from sticking properly. For crispy, flavorful chicken, make sure to remove any excess flour before proceeding.

Why is it called chicken parm if it's made with mozzarella? ›

Some believe that it was created in Parma, hence the name. Others believe it comes from a Sicilian word that means slabs on a roof, referring to the thin slices of chicken covered in the sauce.

What exactly is a chicken cutlet? ›

A chicken cutlet is simply a chicken breast that has been cut in half horizontally to make two thinner pieces. Often, the cutlet is also pounded out to make it even thinner so it cooks even quicker and more evenly. Why go through the trouble of cutting chicken breasts into cutlets?

What is considered a chicken cutlet? ›

Chicken cutlets are boneless, skinless chicken breasts that have been sliced in half horizontally, creating a thinner piece of meat. These cutlets are then often pounded even thinner before cooking.

What is the difference between chicken breast fillets and cutlets? ›

A chicken cutlet is a chicken breast that has been cut in half horizontally to make two thinner slices of meat. This extra step makes the breast more uniform in thickness, ensuring even cooking.

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