Easy Chicken Milanese With Arugula Salad Recipes

EASY CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Pound chicken breasts to 1/4 inch thick then sprinkle generously with salt & pepper on each side. Let sit while you make the basil oil (see below).
• In 3 large, shallow dishes, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another and breadcrumbs mixed with parmesan cheese in third.
• Once you make the basil oil, add butter and oil to a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Once butter is melted, dip chicken breasts, one at a time, first in the flour, shaking off the excess, then in the eggs, shaking off the excess, then in the breadcrumb/parmesan mixture (making sure they fully coat each side).
• Add chicken to the pan and cook for 3-7 minutes per side (the crust should be a deep golden brown & crispy on both sides). Because every stove is different, I recommend checking the temperature with a meat thermometer. If it reads at least 165 degrees F, it's done!
• Place cooked chicken on a paper towel lined pan or plate. Serve with salad & basil oil for drizzling.
• Place all the ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until smooth. Set aside.
• Place diced tomatoes and torn mozzarella in a bowl with about 1/3 of the basil oil. Set aside.
• Meanwhile combine arugula, onions and avocado in a large bowl and toss gently with olive oil, balsamic, salt & pepper.
• Once chicken has cooked, add the tomatoes & mozzarella and toss to combine.

BAKED CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD AND TOMATOES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk olive oil and balsamic.
• Add tomatoes, basil and onions; season with salt and pepper. and toss.
• Set aside at least 10 minutes so the juices combine.
• Preheat oven to 450°.
• Place a large baking pan in the oven to get hot.
• Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese in one bowl.
• In another bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper.
• Lightly pound chicken breasts into cutlets, you should have 6.
• Wash and dry cutlets well with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
• Dip cutlets into lemon/oil mixture, then into breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
• Remove the baking pan from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
• Place the chicken on the baking sheets and spray with olive oil spray on top.
• Bake chicken, turning once halfway through for about 15 minutes total, or until chicken is golden brown.
• Remove from the oven and top with arugula and tomato salad on top.

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss breadcrumbs and oil until well combined; spread on sheet. Cook, tossing once, until golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer to a medium bowl. Place flour and eggs in separate bowls; season with salt and pepper. Place a rack on another rimmed baking sheet.
• One at a time, place chicken breasts between two large pieces of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or bottom of a small heavy pan, pound until 1/2 inch thick. Coat chicken on both sides with flour (shaking off excess), then dip in eggs (allowing excess to drip off); dredge in breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
• Bake chicken on rack, without turning, until opaque throughout, 10 to 15 minutes.
• In a bowl, whisk together remaining 2 tablespoons oil and lemon juice; season with salt and pepper. Add arugula and onion; toss. Top chicken with salad; serve with lemon wedges on the side.

LEMON PARMESAN CHICKEN WITH ARUGULA SALAD TOPPING

Steps:

• Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper on a dinner plate. On a second plate, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. On a third plate, combine the bread crumbs, the 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, the lemon zest and thyme, and set aside.
• Pound the chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment paper until they are 1/4 inch thick. You can use either a meat mallet or a rolling pin.
• Coat the chicken breasts on both sides with the prepared flour mixture, then dip both sides into the egg mixture and dredge both sides in the bread-crumb mixture, pressing lightly.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large sauté pan and cook 2 or 3 chicken breasts on medium-low heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, until cooked through. Add more butter and oil and cook the rest of the chicken breasts.
• Place the arugula in a large bowl. In a 1-cup glass measure, whisk together the 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour enough dressing on the arugula to moisten. Toss well.
• Pile some arugula on top of each hot chicken breast. With a very sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, shave the chunk of Parmesan into large shards and arrange them on top of the arugula.

EASY CHICKEN MILANESE WITH A LEMONY ARUGULA SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200° F (this is to keep the first batch of cutlets warm while you cook the rest).
• Prepare the chicken: Pat dry the chicken breasts and place them on a cutting board. Butterfly each chicken breast in half lengthwise by cutting to, but not through, the opposite side using a sharp knife and holding it parallel to the cutting board. This will leave you with four, butterflied portions. Open up the piece of chicken like a book (each half should be about ¼-inch thick. If thicker than that, place the chicken between two pieces of wax paper or plastic wrap and pound it to about ¼-inch thickness, using the flat side of a meat tenderizer. See note *, below.). If the chicken breasts are larger (about 8 oz. each), use only 2 of them and butterfly each into two separate cutlets, leaving you with four, individual portions of about 4 oz. each.
• Prepare your workstation: Put the flour in one shallow and wide bowl (or, a soup plate). Beat the eggs and place them in a second shallow bowl. Combine the breadcrumbs, panko and Parmesan cheese and place that in a third shallow bowl. Season both sides of your chicken with the salt, pepper and garlic powder. One by one, dredge the seasoned chicken in the flour, shaking off any excess, then dip it in the egg wash, then dredge it in the breadcrumb mixture; pat it lightly. Transfer the chicken pieces to a wire rack and chill them uncovered for at least 30 minutes, or, refrigerate for up to 8 hours.
• For the salad: Pour the olive oil and the lemon juice in a small jar and season with salt and pepper. Shake well to combine and set aside. In a bowl toss together the arugula and thinly sliced onion or shallot ribbons.
• Set a large, non-stick, 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add half of the olive oil and half of the butter and swirl it around. When it is hot, slip in two cutlets (or, as many as can fit comfortably without overlapping), making sure to let them fall away from you so you do not get burned. Cook for 3 minutes, or, until golden brown on the first side. Flip and cook 2-3 minutes more or until cooked through (cooking time will depend on the thickness of the chicken). Using tongs, transfer the chicken to an ovenproof plate, sprinkle lightly with a little salt and pop them into the oven to keep warm. At this point, if the butter in the skillet looks burnt, wipe the pan clean. Add the remaining olive oil and the remaining butter and cook the two other cutlets.
• Arrange the chicken on a warmed serving platter, or, place on individual plates and sprinkle with the parsley. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix to combine. Top each chicken with some of the salad. Serve immediately, with a lemon wedge on the side.