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Bobby Flay Chicken Milanese Recipe

Bobby Flay Chicken Milanese recipe

Chicken Milanese is a traditional Italian dish featuring thinly pounded chicken breasts coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and pan-fried to a perfect golden crisp. Bobby Flay’s version enhances the classic recipe with bold flavors and a perfectly balanced lemon-dressed salad for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

  • Chicken breasts – 2 large, boneless and skinless
  • All-purpose flour – ½ cup
  • Eggs – 2, beaten
  • Panko breadcrumbs – 1 cup
  • Parmesan cheese (grated) – ½ cup
  • Italian seasoning – 1 teaspoon
  • Garlic powder – ½ teaspoon
  • Salt and black pepper – To taste
  • Olive oil – ½ cup for frying
  • Butter – 2 tablespoons
  • Lemon wedges – For serving

For the Salad Topping

  • Arugula – 2 cups
  • Cherry tomatoes (halved) – ½ cup
  • Red onion (thinly sliced) – ¼ cup
  • Lemon juice (freshly squeezed) – 2 tablespoons
  • Olive oil – 1 tablespoon
  • Parmesan shavings – ¼ cup
  • Salt and black pepper – To taste

Instructions

  • Pound the chicken thin – Place chicken breasts between parchment paper and pound them to about ¼-inch thickness.
  • Season the chicken – Sprinkle both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Prepare the breading stations – Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of breadcrumbs, Parmesan, and Italian seasoning in a third.
  • Coat the chicken – Dredge each piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • Heat the oil and butter – In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium-high heat.
  • Pan-fry the chicken – Cook each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
  • Drain excess oil – Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • Prepare the salad topping – Toss arugula, cherry tomatoes, and red onion with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Assemble and serve – Place the crispy chicken on a plate, top with the salad, and garnish with Parmesan shavings and lemon wedges.