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One Pan Chicken Milanese

One Pan Chicken Milanese

One Pan Chicken Milanese is a simplified version of a classic Italian dish, featuring crispy chicken cutlets topped with fresh arugula and cherry tomatoes, all prepared in a single skillet for minimal cleanup.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large chicken breasts (approx. 1 lb), sliced into thin cutlets and pounded
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beate
  • 4 cups baby arugula
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1 whole lemo
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Prepare chicken by slicing breasts horizontally to create four thin cutlets and pound them to an even thickness of about half an inch.
  2. Set up a dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese.
  3. Coat each cutlet in flour, dip in egg wash, and then press into the breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, add olive oil and butter, and cook the cutlets for about 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Remove chicken and let it rest on a paper towel-lined plate. In the same pan, toss cherry tomatoes for about 60 seconds.
  6. In a medium bowl, toss arugula with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve the chicken topped with the arugula salad and tomatoes, garnished with more Parmesan cheese and a lemon wedge.

Notes

Ensure oil is hot before adding chicken to achieve a crispy texture. Let the chicken rest for a couple of minutes before topping with salad to maintain temperature contrast.