Chicken Milanese is made with 2 chicken breasts, flour, 2 eggs, panko breadcrumbs; air fry at 400°F for 12 minutes to serve 2. 330 calories per serving.
Ingredients
Steps
- 1
Pound chicken to 1/4-inch thickness between plastic wrap.
- 2
Dredge in flour, dip in egg, coat in panko-Parmesan mixture. Press firmly.
- 3
Spray with oil. Air fry at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- 4
Toss arugula and tomatoes with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- 5
Top each cutlet with salad and shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
Tip: The peppery arugula salad on top of the hot, crispy chicken is what makes this dish special. Don't dress the salad until the chicken is ready — it wilts fast. The contrast of hot crispy chicken and cool fresh salad is everything.
Why Air Fry This?
- ⏱️Ready in 12 minutes vs ~22 in a conventional oven — no preheating needed.
- 🍖Circulating hot air renders fat and seals in juices for a crispier outside and tender inside.
- ⚡Uses significantly less energy than heating a full-size oven for a single batch.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cook Chicken Milanese at 400°F for 12 minutes. The peppery arugula salad on top of the hot, crispy chicken is what makes this dish special. Don't dress the salad until the chicken is ready — it wilts fast. The contrast of hot crispy chicken and cool fresh salad is everything.
You need: 2 chicken breasts, pounded to 1/4-inch thick, 1/2 cup flour, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 cup panko breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup grated Parmesan, 1/2 tsp salt, 2 cups arugula, 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved, Shaved Parmesan, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice, Salt and pepper. This recipe serves 2 with 330 calories per serving.
Chicken Milanese takes 12 minutes total at 400°F. Top each cutlet with salad and shaved Parmesan. Serve immediately.
This recipe is rated Easy. It serves 2 and takes just 12 minutes at 400°F.
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