30 mintime
Easydifficulty
4Servings
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Classic Chicken Milanese
Traditional dish · Italian
A traditional Italian dish featuring thin, breaded, and pan-fried chicken cutlets, typically served with a simple lemon wedge.
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Ingredients
- Chicken breast, boneless, skinless4 (6-ounce) pieces
- All-purpose flour1 cup
- Large eggs2
- Panko breadcrumbs2 cups
- Parmesan cheese, finely grated1/2 cup
- Olive oil1/2 cup
- Lemon, cut into wedges1
- Saltto taste
- Black pepperto taste
Steps
- 1
Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- 2
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in egg, and finally coat thoroughly with breadcrumb mixture.
- 4
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 5
Fry chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
