Description
Enjoy the delightful flavors of Crispy Chicken Milanese. This dish features perfectly tender chicken cutlets coated in a savory panko crust, making it an ideal dish for a quick dinner or comforting meal. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, it’s a go-to for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- for serving: flaky sea salt and lemon wedges
Instructions
- Pat the chicken cutlets dry using paper towels. Combine salt, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl, and sprinkle this mixture evenly over both sides of the chicken.
- Place the flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and Dijon mustard until smooth. In a third bowl, mix panko and Parmesan.
- Dredge the chicken in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then press firmly into the panko-Parmesan mixture until well coated on both sides. Transfer the breaded cutlets to a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Let rest for 10–15 minutes to help the coating adhere and create a crispier crust.
- Heat oil in a large skillet until it reaches about 350°F. The oil should shimmer and sizzle when a breadcrumb is dropped in. Fry chicken in batches for 3–4 minutes per side, or until deeply golden and cooked through. Place cooked cutlets back on the wire rack to drain and maintain their crispiness.
- Lightly sprinkle with flaky sea salt and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
Letting the chicken rest after breading helps achieve a crispier texture.
Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
Serve with a side salad or pasta for a full meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cutlet
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 160mg