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Cheesy Chicken Milanese

by StudioLink Recipe.
October 30, 2025
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Made by Maxine Sharf

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An elevated take on a classic! This Cheesy Chicken Milanese features a crispy, golden-brown parmesan-panko crust, is topped with melted mozzarella, and served with a fresh, lemony arugula salad for a perfectly balanced meal.

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Chicken
  •   2 chicken breasts
  •   1 tsp kosher salt
  •   1 tsp black pepper
  •   1/4 cup flour
  •   1 large egg
  •   1/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
  •   1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs
  •   1/4 cup grated parmesan
  •   1 cup shredded mozzarella
 
Arugula Salad
  •   4 cups arugula
  •   10 cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
  •   1/4 cup shaved parmesan
  •   1 lemon (juiced)
  •   1 tbsp olive oil
  •   1 tsp kosher salt
  •   1 tsp black pepper
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Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F convection (or 450°F regular bake) and line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Spray the wire rack with oil.
  2. Working one at a time, place the chicken breast in between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound until 1/4-inch thick. Season with salt and pepper on both sides.
  3. Set up your dredging station: Add the flour to one bowl, beat the egg in another, and combine the panko, Italian breadcrumbs, and parmesan in a third bowl.
  4. Coat both sides of each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs on with your fingers. Place the chicken on the greased wire rack.
  5. Spray the top of the chicken cutlets generously with oil and bake for 12-15 mins until golden brown and the internal temp reaches 165°F. Remove the cutlets from the oven and sprinkle the mozzarella on top. Turn on the broiler and return the cutlets to the oven on the top rack. Broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted with golden brown spots.
  6. Meanwhile, add the arugula, cherry tomatoes, and parmesan to a bowl. Dress to taste with lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  7. Serve the chicken with a generous mound of arugula salad on top and enjoy!

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