Italian chicken Milanese is a delightful dish that combines the flavors of Italy with the classic technique of breading and frying chicken. Originating from the city of Milan, this dish is characterized by its crispy golden crust and succulent, tender meat. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the steps to create an authentic and delicious chicken Milanese meal. From choosing the right ingredients to mastering the frying technique, we'll provide you with all the essential information you need to make this classic Italian dish at home.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
CHICKEN MILANO
Light and crunchy Italian-style chicken breasts partnered with a salad can be on your dinner table in 30 minutes.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In medium bowl, mix dressing ingredients. Stir in salad ingredients to coat.
- Between pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap, place each chicken breast smooth side down; gently pound with flat side of meat mallet or rolling pin until about 3/4 inch thick. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the pepper.
- On separate plates, place flour and bread crumbs. In bowl, beat egg with fork. Coat chicken with flour. Dip into egg; coat well with bread crumbs.
- In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F) and coating is golden brown. Serve chicken topped with salad and sprinkled with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 4 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g
CHICKEN MILANO
A delicious pasta and chicken dish with garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil. Use the dry packaged sun-dried tomatoes instead of the tomatoes packed in olive oil. The sauce can be kept, covered, for one day in the refrigerator; heat again over low heat. Try it with some crusty bread if desired.
Provided by MARBALET
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth; increase to medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender. Add the cream and bring to a boil; stirring. Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute chicken. Press on chicken occasionally with a slotted spatula. Cook for about 4 minutes per side or until the meat feels springy and is no longer pink inside. Transfer to a board; cover and keep warm. Discard the fat from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil; stirring the pan juices. Reduce slightly and add to the cream sauce; stir in basil and adjust seasonings to taste.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add fettuccine and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the sauce.
- Cut each chicken breast into 2 to 3 diagonal slices. Reheat the sauce gently if needed. Transfer the pasta to serving plates; top with chicken and coat with the cream sauce; serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 640.8 calories, Carbohydrate 47 g, Cholesterol 156.3 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 36.3 g, SaturatedFat 17.1 g, Sodium 501.5 mg, Sugar 4.7 g
CHICKEN MILAN
A dear friend shared this recipe a few years ago. Since then, I've prepared this memorable main dish for both family meals and get-togethers.-Mrs. Lara Priest, Gansevoort, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 1 minute or until tender; stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, basil, salt and remaining pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture, then dip in eggs. , In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until no longer pink. Drain linguine and place on a serving platter. Pour reserved garlic mixture over linguine and toss to coat; top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 295mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
CHICKEN MILANO
I found this recipe and when I made it for dinner DH absolutely raved! It is definitely not a low cal dish but its worth it! We will eat salads for a week so we can indulge with this! This is a great dish to serve to company or for special occasions.
Provided by Little Bee
Categories Meat
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter; add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and 3/4 cup of the chicken broth; increase to medium heat and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for about 10 minutes or until the tomatoes are tender.
- Add the cream and bring to a boil; stirring.
- Simmer over medium heat until the sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
- 2Sprinkle the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm oil and saute chicken. Cook for about 4-5 minutes per side or until the meat feels springy and is no longer pink inside.
- Transfer to a board; cover with foil and keep warm.
- Pour off fat from the skillet & in the same skillet, over medium heat, bring 1/4 cup chicken broth to a boil; stirring the pan juices.
- Reduce slightly and add to the cream sauce; stir in basil and parmesan.Season with salt and pepper.(Be careful with salt though as tomatoes and parmesan are quite salty)
- Cook Fettucini until Al Dente; drain, transfer to a bowl and toss with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the sauce.
- Reheat the sauce gently if needed,and transfer the pasta to serving plates; top with chicken and coat with the cream sauce; serve.
- Sprinkle green onions on top as garnish and serve with additional parmesan cheese.
ITALIAN CHICKEN MILAN
-Mrs. Lara Priest, Gansevoort, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic in 1 tablespoon oil for 2-3 minutes or until tender; stir in parsley and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Remove to a small bowl and set aside. , In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, basil, salt and remaining pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs. Dredge chicken strips in flour mixture, then dip in eggs. , In the same skillet, cook chicken in remaining oil over medium-high heat for 8-10 minutes or until juices run clear. Drain linguine and place on a serving platter. Pour reserved garlic mixture over linguine and toss to coat; top with chicken.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 133mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 31g protein.
CHICKEN MILANESE
Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and gently pound the chicken out to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
- Season the flour with salt in a small bowl. Combine the panko and Parmesan in a small bowl. Begin breading the chicken by dredging it in the flour, then the beaten eggs, then the panko mixture, shaking off any excess in between. Let sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
- Add the oil to the hot skillet, followed by 2 pieces of chicken. Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a wire rack and season it lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil to the pan as necessary.
- Serve with a lemon wedge on top of each piece of chicken.
CHICKEN MILANO RECIPE
Provided by minid33
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350. Roll each chicken breast in flour; dip in beaten egg. Roll in bread crumbs to coat well Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken pieces. Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 min Mix marinara sauce and half-and-half in a small bowl, reserving 2 tbsp. Pour into baking dish. Arrange chicken in prepared dish Mix mozzarella, swiss and parmesan cheeses in a small bowl. Sprinkle over chicken. Top with reserved sauce. Bake, loosely covered, until cooked through, about 30 min
CHICKEN MILANESE
Steps:
- Place 1 chicken breast between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick. The thinner and more even, the better. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow baking dishes and season each with salt and pepper.
- Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off the excess. Next, dip into the egg wash and let any excess drip off. Finally, dredge in the breadcrumbs, pressing to help the crumbs adhere evenly on both sides. Transfer the breaded chicken to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. This step can be done up to 30 minutes in advance.
- Heat 2 inches of the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook 1 or 2 cutlets at a time in a single layer until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to another wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with salt. Let the cutlets rest a few minutes while you make the salad.
- Whisk together the lemon juice with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Stir in the onion and let sit a few seconds. Taste and add more olive oil, if needed. Add the arugula and Parmesan and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
- Place each cutlet on a plate and top with a large amount of salad. Serve lemon wedges on the side.
CHICKEN MILANO
A rich Italian dish, with everything that Italian is about. The sauces, the cheeses, and the spices all rolled into one. Enjoy!! Need the marinara sauce? It will be under Maranara Sauce for Chick. Milano...
Provided by hollie_ann
Categories Chicken
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Roll each chicken breast in flour; dip in beaten egg.
- Roll in bread crumbs to coat well.
- Heat butter in large skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken pieces.
- Cook until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
- Mix marinara sauce and half and half in a small bowl, reserving 2 tablespoons.
- Pour marinara sauce into baking dish.
- Arrange chicken in prepared dish.
- Mix mozzerella, swiss, and parmesan cheeses in a small bowl.
- Sprinkle over chicken.
- Top with reserved sauce.
- Bake, Loosely covered, until cooked through, about 30 minutes Tip:When Cooking Chicken, don't cook it all the way thru-- leave a little pink.
- This opts for VERY moist meat when it comes out of the oven in the end-- Also good to serve cheese and garlic bread with!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 567.9, Fat 31.1, SaturatedFat 17.5, Cholesterol 214.1, Sodium 917.5, Carbohydrate 29.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.3, Protein 41.5
CHICKEN MILANESE
This recipe calls for chicken, but veal, pork, and turkey work just as well.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Make the breadcrumbs: Cut crust from baguettes. Cut bread into 1-inch cubes; pulse in a food processor in batches to form coarse crumbs (this should yield 5 to 6 cups). Spread on a rimmed baking sheet; dry at room temperature for at least an hour or as long as overnight.
- Prepare the chicken: Preheat oven to 200 degrees. Working with one at a time, place chicken breasts on a cutting board, flat side down. Press down on chicken with the palm of one hand, and cut in half horizontally to make 2 cutlets.
- With the flat side of a meat pounder, pound chicken between pieces of plastic wrap until about 1/4 inch thick.
- Lightly beat 3 large eggs in a medium bowl. Place 2/3 cup all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs in 2 separate wide, shallow dishes. Season eggs, flour, and chicken with coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dip into flour, turning to coat and shaking off excess. Dip into egg, and lift out, letting excess drip off. Dip into breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to help them adhere. Transfer to a plate or pan, and refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours. If needed, separate layers with wax paper or parchment paper.
- Heat oil in a 12-inch skillet (oil should be between 1/4 and 1/2 inch deep) over medium-high heat until shimmering; a breadcrumb should sizzle instantly when dropped into oil. Gently place 2 cutlets 3/4 to 1 inch apart in skillet, and fry until undersides are golden brown, 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Flip cutlets, and fry until cooked through and golden brown on other side, about 2 1/2 minutes more (chicken should feel firm).
- Cutlets less than 1/4 inch thick will take 1 to 2 minutes less. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet, and pat off excess oil. Lightly sprinkle with coarse salt, and keep warm in oven. Repeat with remaining cutlets, skimming brown bits and adding more oil if necessary. Aside from a squeeze of fresh lemon, a simple salad is all you need with chicken Milanese.
CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD
A classic veal Milanese consists of pounded veal cutlets or chops that have been breaded in crumbs and sometimes Parmesan, then fried until the coating is burnished and brittle. Accompanied by a crisp, bright salad, it's a meal both cooling and rich. In this version, chicken breasts replace the veal, and a salad of tomatoes and mozzarella tossed with garlicky basil oil acts as the foil to the meat. If you want to work ahead, you can coat the cutlets in crumbs up to 4 hours ahead. Store them on a wire rack in the fridge. But try to serve them freshly fried when their coating is at its crunchiest.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
- In a blender or food processor, combine 2/3 cup oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
- In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
- In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
- When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
- Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and-or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 775, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 39 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 728 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
Tips:
- Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a quick and easy meal. You can also use bone-in, skin-on chicken, but you'll need to adjust the cooking time.
- Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness. This will help them cook evenly.
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices. You can also use a store-bought seasoning mix.
- Coat the chicken in flour. This will help the egg wash adhere to the chicken.
- Dip the chicken in the egg wash. This will help the bread crumbs stick to the chicken.
- Coat the chicken in bread crumbs. You can use a variety of bread crumbs, such as panko bread crumbs, seasoned bread crumbs, or even crushed crackers.
- Pan-fry the chicken in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until it is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the chicken with your favorite dipping sauce, such as marinara sauce, Alfredo sauce, or pesto sauce.
Conclusion:
Chicken Milanese is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe, give Chicken Milanese a try. You won't be disappointed!
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love