Classic Pan-Fried Chicken Milanese Fillets
Ingredients
Chicken and seasoning
- Chicken breast fillets, cut into thin cutlets
- Minced garlic, to taste
- Lemon zest, from 1 lemon
- Lemon juice, from 1 lemon
- Lemon pepper, to taste
- Chimichurri sauce, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Breading
- Breadcrumbs
- Breading flour (all-purpose flour can be substituted)
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Preparation
Season chicken fillets with minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon pepper, chimichurri, and salt, then let rest
Mix breadcrumbs and breading flour in a 1:1 ratio in a bowl
Place a portion of the breadcrumb mixture on a plate
Beat 1 egg in another plate
Dip each chicken fillet in the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere
Place coated fillets in the freezer for 15 minutes
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot
Fry chicken fillets until golden brown on both sides
Tips
Do not skip the lemon zest as it is essential for flavor
Use one egg at a time to avoid waste; beat additional eggs only if needed
