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Chicken Milanese Caprese

This recipe combines two Italian favorites—Parmesan-crusted chicken Milanese and caprese salad—into one supersatisfying dish.

Italian35 minhard4 servings
Chicken Milanese Caprese

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 large egg
  • 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs
  • \1 1/2 ounce sParmesan cheese , grated (3/4 cup)
  • 4 (3- to 4-ounce) chicken breast cutlets
  • 1 teaspoon table salt , divided
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 4 ounce s (4 cup s) baby arugula
  • 1 pound ripe tomatoes , cored and cut into 1/2-inch piece s
  • 8 ounce sfresh mozzarella cheese , cut into 1/2-inch piece s
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Place ½ cup all purpose flour in shallow dish. Lightly beat 1 egg in second shallow dish. Combine ¾ cup panko and ¾ cup grated Parmesan in third shallow dish. Sprinkle 4 chicken breast cutlets with ½ teaspoon table salt. Working with 1 cutlet at a time, dredge in flour, shaking off excess; dip in egg, then dredge in panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer cutlets to rimmed baking sheet.
  2. Heat ¼ cup vegetable oil in 12 inch skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Cook cutlets until panko is deep golden brown on both sides, 3 to 5 minutes per side, adjusting heat as necessary. Transfer to serving plates.
  3. Whisk ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar, ¼ teaspoon pepper, and remaining ½ teaspoon salt together in large bowl. Add 4 cups baby arugula; 1 pound ripe tomatoes, cut into ½ inch pieces; 8 ounces fresh mozzarella, cut into ½ inch pieces; and 1 cup basil leaves and toss to combine. Divide salad over chicken cutlets. Serve.
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