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Chicken Milanese with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad

Crispy Chicken Milanese with Joyful Tomato, Mozzarella Salad

Enjoy this Crispy Chicken Milanese with Tomato, Mozzarella, and Basil Salad, a perfect blend of flavors and textures.
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 Boneless, skinless chicken cutlets Pounded to ¼-inch thickness
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour For dredging
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
For the Breading
  • 1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs Can substitute with panko
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese Can substitute with Parmesan
For the Salad
  • 2 cups Cherry tomatoes Halved
  • 1 cup Fresh mozzarella Cubed
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil Hand-torn
  • ½ medium Red onion Diced
  • ¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil For salad and frying

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • medium bowl
  • Shallow Dishes
  • meat mallet

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare the salad by combining halved cherry tomatoes, cubed fresh mozzarella, and diced red onion in a medium bowl. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil, sprinkle with salt, toss gently, and add hand-torn fresh basil. Let sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Prepare the breading by mixing Italian seasoned breadcrumbs with grated Pecorino Romano cheese in a shallow bowl.
  3. Pound chicken cutlets between plastic wrap to ¼ inch thick. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Set up a dredging station with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumb mixture. Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry chicken cutlets for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. To serve, place fried chicken on a plate and spoon the salad on top. Drizzle with more olive oil if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure to keep the oil temperature at 360°F for crispy chicken. Let the salad rest for enhanced flavors.

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