Giada Chicken Milanese Recipe
Giada De Laurentiis' Chicken Milanese is one of those recipes that I'm up for any night of the week!This recipe is all about the crispiness and flavor that come from coating the chicken in a mix of flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.Be prepared for a kitchen filled with the delicious aroma as you fry your breaded cutlets to a light golden brown.Remember to add your favorite sauce or a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors even more!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 4 Chicken Cutlets
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 2 Eggs beaten
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tbsp Fresh Basil chopped
- 1 tsp Thyme dried
- Olive Oil for frying
Instructions
- Lay the chicken cutlets between two sheets of plastic wrap.
- Pound them gently using a meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy pan until thin.
- Season both sides with salt.
- Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and thyme.
- Coat each cutlet first in flour, then in egg, and lastly in the breadcrumb mixture.
- Press gently to help the breadcrumbs adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the cutlets in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer cooked cutlets to a wire rack on a baking sheet and keep warm in an oven preheated to 150 degrees F.
- Add additional salt if needed.