‘Milanese’-style crispy chicken makes a quick, easy weeknight meal

Name: ‘Milanese’-style crispy chicken makes a quick, easy weeknight meal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 lb ground chicken; unit fine breadcrumbs; unit panko breadcrumbs; unit sesame seeds; 1 tsp garlic powder; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1 tsp onion powder; 1 unit egg; 2 tbsp olive oil; unit salt and pepper, to taste; 2 cup arugula; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; 1/4 unit red onion, thinly sliced; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 2 tbsp olive oil; unit salt and pepper, to taste; unit Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

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About this recipe

If you’re craving thin and crispy breaded chicken but don’t want to go through the hassle of making it, Jessica Holmes has a great weeknight hack.

Typically schnitzel and Milanese is made by flatting out chicken breast before dredging in flour, egg and breadcrumbs – a time consuming process that often leaves the kitchen a mess. Holmes uses ground chicken to speed up the process and lessen the mess for a weeknight meal in 30 minutes or less.

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Holmes’ crispy chicken recipe is also great for kids who are craving chicken fingers. Simply cut the crispy chicken into strips and serve it with honey mustard for dipping.

“This is so quick and easy, and you know what’s in it,” Holmes said.

But for dinner, Holmes prefers serving the crispy chicken with a simple arugula salad.

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Arugula Salad

2 cup arugula
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1/4 red onion, thinly sliced
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp olive oil
salt and pepper, to taste
Parmesan cheese, shaved or grated

Directions

Crispy Chicken Milanese

In a bowl, mix ground chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt and pepper until evenly combined.
Lightly brush a sheet of parchment paper with olive oil. Place the ground chicken on top.
Brush a second sheet of parchment with oil and place it on top of the chicken, then flatten into a thin, even layer using your hands or a rolling pin.
Remove the top parchment sheet and brush the surface with egg wash.
Sprinkle evenly with fine breadcrumbs, panko and sesame seeds.
Carefully flip the chicken breadcrumb-side down onto the baking sheet, remove the remaining parchment, and repeat the egg wash and breadcrumb coating on the other side.
Drizzle lightly with olive oil and bake until fully cooked and golden brown.

Arugula Salad

In a bowl, toss arugula, tomatoes and red onion with lemon juice, olive oil, salt and pepper, then top with shaved Parmesan.
Transfer the crispy chicken to a platter and top with the salad before serving.