Chicken Milanese Recipe
This crispy chicken Milanese recipe is a crowd favourite for a good reason. It's easy to make, requires simple ingredients, and delivers a delicious, crispy result.
Ingredients
- eggs
- salt
- pepper
- flour
- breadcrumbs
- chicken breast
- vegetable oil
- lemon wedges
Instructions
- Start by pounding the chicken breasts to an even thickness. This ensures that the chicken cooks evenly and results in a tender and juicy interior.chicken breast
- In a shallow dish, combine flour along with a pinch of salt and pepper. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, making sure to shake off any excess.salt, pepper, flour
- In a separate shallow dish, beat eggs with a fork until well combined. Dip each flour-coated chicken breast into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.eggs
- Prepare the crispy coating for the chicken by mixing panko breadcrumbs with a touch of salt and pepper in yet another shallow dish. Press each egg-coated chicken breast firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, making sure it is fully coated on both sides.breadcrumbs
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil and fry for around 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown and become wonderfully crispy.vegetable oil, lemon wedges
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the pan and drain on a wire rack to let any excess oil drip off. Keep the chicken warm in a preheated oven set to 200 degrees F while you fry the remaining pieces.