Lemony Chicken Milanese Recipe

Name: Lemony Chicken Milanese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken breasts pounded thin, gives it a velvety texture when you bite into it, practically melts in your mouth; bread crumbs; Parmesan cheese; flat leaf parsley chopped; eggs beaten; all-purpose flour; lemon wedges; salt; pepper; oil for frying

Servings: persons

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1. Season chicken with salt and pepper and set aside.
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2. Combine parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, parsley and breadcrumbs.
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3. To keep it neat and clean, pour flour onto a plate and set aside. Do the same with eggs and then with breadcrumb mixture.
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4. Dredge chicken in flour and tap away excess.
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5. Dip chicken into egg.
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6. Cover chicken with breadcrumbs and press them in.
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7. Fry chicken on the first side for about 30 seconds, flip and fry for another 20 seconds. If you've pounded the chicken thin enough, cooking time is greatly reduced.
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8. Once chicken is cooked, place on a paper towel-lined plate in order to absorb excess oil.
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9. Best served room temperature with a squeeze of lemon and additional lemon slices.

No nutrition data on file — estimate from the ingredient list.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chicken breasts pounded thin, gives it a velvety texture when you bite into it, practically melts in your mouth, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, flat leaf parsley chopped, and more.

Yes, Lemony Chicken Milanese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Lemony Chicken Milanese

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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