25 mintime

Easydifficulty

4Servings

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Nutrition facts

520 kcalCalories

43 gProtein

25 gCarbs

27 gFat

Approximate values estimated by AI

Italian-American Quick Meals

Quick Chicken Milanese with Arugula

Name: Quick Chicken Milanese with Arugula
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian-American
Ingredients: 4 (6-ounce) pieces Chicken breast, boneless, skinless; 1 cup All-purpose flour; 2 Large eggs; 2 cups Italian-style breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup Vegetable oil; 4 cups Fresh arugula; 2 tablespoons Lemon, juiced; 2 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil; to taste Salt; to taste Black pepper

85% authentic · Italian-American

A faster version of Chicken Milanese, often incorporating fresh arugula and a light lemon dressing for a vibrant finish.

Ingredients

Servings4

Chicken breast, boneless, skinless4 (6-ounce) pieces
All-purpose flour1 cup
Large eggs2
Italian-style breadcrumbs2 cups
Vegetable oil1/2 cup
Fresh arugula4 cups
Lemon, juiced2 tablespoons
Extra virgin olive oil2 tablespoons
Saltto taste
Black pepperto taste

Steps

1
Pound chicken breasts to about 1/4-inch thickness.
2
Prepare breading station: flour, beaten eggs, and Italian breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper.
3
Coat chicken cutlets in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
4
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
5
Pan-fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
6
While chicken rests, toss arugula with lemon juice and extra virgin olive oil.
7
Serve chicken topped with dressed arugula.

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