Chicken Milanese is a rare high-value meal because it's wholesome, easy to throw together and the crispy cheesy coating is loved by generational palates.
Course Chicken Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Chicken Milanese, Chicken Milanese Recipe, How Do I Make Chicken Milanese, How To Make Chicken Milanese
On a cutting board, place chicken breasts (4) between 2 sheets of waxed paper. Using the smooth side of a meat mallet, lightly pound chicken breasts until they are a consistent 1/4 inch thick. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the chicken
In 3 shallow dishes, add the flour (1/3 cup) to one, the eggs (2) to another, and the bread crumbs (1 1/2 cups) combined with the Parmesan cheese (2/3 cup) and dried Italian seasoning (2 teaspoons) to another. dredge them 1 at a time in the flour, then quickly dunk both sides in the egg mixture and then coat both sides in the breadcrumb mixture.
Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add 2 pieces of the chicken and brown until golden, 2-4 minutes per side; remove to a plate. Add the remaining butter and olive oil to the skillet and repeat with remaining chicken.
Garnish chicken with parsley (2 tablespoons) and serve with sliced lemons.