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Golden, crispy breaded chicken cutlets pan-fried to perfection. This classic Italian-American dish is incredibly quick to make, delivering a satisfyingly crunchy and juicy main course perfect for a weeknight dinner.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Chicken Cutlets
Set Up Breading Station
Bread the Chicken
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Golden, crispy breaded chicken cutlets pan-fried to perfection. This classic Italian-American dish is incredibly quick to make, delivering a satisfyingly crunchy and juicy main course perfect for a weeknight dinner.
This italian_american recipe takes 30 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 437.24 calories per serving with 46.89g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Shallow-Fry the Cutlets
Serve Immediately
For a more traditional 'Cotoletta alla Milanese', use thinly pounded veal cutlets. Thin pork cutlets are also a delicious and common alternative.
Make this recipe gluten-free by substituting the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend and using gluten-free panko breadcrumbs.
Add a kick by mixing 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes into the breadcrumb mixture.
Enhance the flavor by adding 1/2 teaspoon of dried oregano, thyme, or garlic powder to the breadcrumb and Parmesan mixture.
Chicken breast is a high-quality lean protein, essential for building and repairing tissues, supporting muscle growth, and maintaining a healthy metabolism.
This dish provides important B vitamins, such as Niacin (B3) and B6, which are crucial for converting food into energy, supporting brain function, and forming red blood cells.
Chicken is a good source of minerals like phosphorus, which is vital for bone and tooth health, and selenium, a powerful antioxidant that supports the immune system.
A single serving of Chicken Milanese (one cutlet) contains approximately 450-550 calories, depending on the size of the cutlet and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
While delicious, Chicken Milanese is a fried dish, making it higher in fat and calories. However, it is an excellent source of lean protein from the chicken. To make it healthier, you can bake it in an oven or use an air fryer instead of shallow frying.
It's traditionally served with a simple arugula salad dressed with lemon and olive oil. It also pairs wonderfully with roasted potatoes, mashed potatoes, or a simple pasta with tomato sauce.
The most common reasons for a soggy crust are the oil not being hot enough or overcrowding the pan. Ensure the oil is shimmering before adding the chicken, and fry in batches to keep the temperature high.
Chicken Milanese is best served immediately for maximum crispiness. You can, however, bread the chicken cutlets a few hours ahead of time and store them on a baking sheet in the refrigerator until you're ready to fry.
Yes, you can freeze cooked cutlets. Let them cool completely, then wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Reheat in an oven or air fryer to restore crispiness.