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Chicken Milanese with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

Crispy Chicken Milanese with Fresh Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

Enjoy the delightful Chicken Milanese with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad, a perfect comfort food that is quick and easy to prepare.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Cutlets Thinly sliced or pounded to ¼-inch thickness
  • 1 cup Flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For the Breadcrumb Coating
  • 1 cup Italian Seasoned Breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano Cheese Grated
For the Salad
  • 1 cup Fresh Basil Hand-torn leaves
  • 1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved
  • 8 ounces Fresh Mozzarella Cubed
  • ¼ medium Red Onion Finely diced
  • 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For dressing

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • meat mallet
  • Shallow Dishes
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine halved cherry tomatoes, cubed fresh mozzarella, and finely diced red onion. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and season with salt. Toss gently and let rest for at least 30 minutes.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine Italian seasoned breadcrumbs and grated Pecorino Romano cheese. Mix well and set aside for later.
  3. Pound chicken cutlets to ¼-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Set up a breading station with flour in one dish and beaten eggs in another. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the breadcrumb mixture. Press lightly to adhere.
  5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 360°F. Fry coated chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Remove fried chicken cutlets from the skillet and drain on a wire rack. Let them rest for 10 minutes.
  7. Serve the crispy Chicken Milanese topped with the tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad, drizzling with additional olive oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 780mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken cutlets are uniformly thick, and let the salad rest before serving for enhanced flavor.

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