Chicken Milanese with Tomato Arugula Salad
A delightful dish combining crispy breaded chicken with a fresh tomato arugula salad, perfect for a family dinner or casual lunch.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 2.5 cups homemade or panko breadcrumbs
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 3 tablespoons finely minced fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
- 0.25 teaspoon freshly ground pepper (plus more for seasoning)
- 1 cup finely grated parmesan cheese (divided)
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- as needed Olive oil or neutral oil for frying
For the Salad
- 2-3 cups assorted heirloom tomatoes (cut into large pieces, or cherry tomatoes cut in half)
- 1 clove garlic (smashed with the side of your knife)
- 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- to taste Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 8 ounces fresh arugula (cleaned and dried)
- 0.5 cup loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 4 ounces Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana Padano (shaved with a vegetable peeler)
- as needed Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
For the Chicken
- In a bowl, combine breadcrumbs, minced garlic, parsley, kosher salt, pepper, and half of the parmesan cheese.
- In another bowl, beat the eggs. Place the flour in a third bowl.
- Dip each chicken breast slice first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture to coat well.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the breaded chicken slices until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
For the Salad and Serving
- In a large bowl, combine the heirloom tomatoes and smashed garlic. Drizzle with lemon juice and olive oil, then season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add arugula and basil leaves to the bowl and toss gently to combine.
- Serve the crispy chicken alongside the tomato arugula salad. Top the chicken with remaining parmesan cheese and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Use fresh breadcrumbs for an even better texture. Make sure the oil is hot before adding the chicken to achieve a crispy crust. Experiment with different herbs in the salad, like mint or cilantro, for a twist on flavor.