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Lemony Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad

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  • Prep Time

    20 minutes

  • Total Time

    20 minutes

Super-easy to make and packed with flavor. Look for panko in the Asian foods section of the supermarket.

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
2 large eggs
1 1/4 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 cups (packed) baby arugula leaves (about 2 ounces)
  1. Step 1

    Using meat mallet or rolling pin, flatten chicken between sheets of plastic wrap to thickness of 1/2 inch. Whisk eggs in medium bowl to blend. Mix panko, 2 tablespoons parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper on plate. Dip chicken in beaten eggs; turn to coat. Dredge in breadcrumb mixture, coating completely.

    Step 2

    Heat 3 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plates; sprinkle with lemon juice. Toss arugula with remaining 1 tablespoon oil in medium bowl to coat; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Mound salad atop chicken.

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  • So - while I am not a fan of multiple prep bowls for a weeknight meal I was ok with this bc the bowls used for the egg and the panko are easy to fit in dishwasher - not large baking and mixing bowls. The salad was phoned in for this recipe so recommend going to something more fund. I did a kale salw w. vinegar marinated onions and chopped tomatoes. Just search up a different panzanella salad or cabbage like slaw and you will be ok. Need a sharp dressing.

    • adamico7

    • NJ

    • 3/17/2020

  • So yummy! Using what I had on hand, I used regular breadcrumbs, dried parsley and oregano, and lemon pepper instead of plain. I added some parm to the breadcrumbs as well. It was superb! I'm sure had I used fresh herbs and panko it would have been even better. I can't wait to make it again!

    • Anonymous

    • La Crescenta, CA

    • 9/3/2018

  • Very nice! Flavorful chicken, great for a summer meal. I threw in a couple tablespoons of shredded parmigiano reggiano cheese to the panko crumbs. Will make again.

    • katyk67

    • Iowa

    • 7/19/2015

  • A friend gave me a bunch of arugula from her winter garden, and I decided to try this. Delish! It will go in my regular rotation. Served with the spicy spinach linguine (although I couldn't find spinach & bought whole grain linguine) from this web site, and originally recommended with the chicken. A really satisfying meal! (The web site is a little wonky, and won't let me give a forks rating. I say 4 forks!)

    • ehauber

    • Taos NM

    • 3/23/2015

  • Have made this recipe at least a dozen times over the past few years. It's easy, delicious, and pleases children and adults alike. (Admittedly, the children will not touch the arugula. Fine, more for me!) I serve this often with brown butter pasta or garlic bread.

    • stasia4

    • Marin County, CA

    • 11/10/2013

  • A lovely and easy weeknight meal. I sometimes make a different vinaigrette (search Epicurious for the Sprightly Lemon Vinaigrette recipe) instead of just using the lemon juice, and add freshly grated parmesan over the chicken and arugula before serving.

    • agsb1

    • Nova Scotia

    • 9/12/2013

  • 不确定我的鸡是厚或缺陷件, but it was undercooked and required additional heating. To avoid burning, I heated in the oven. Flavor was good. Added parmesan and lemon zest to panko mix.

    • Anonymous

    • Simi Valley, CA

    • 10/21/2012

  • Any health nut will fall in love with this dish! From Brunch, to Lunch, to Cinner you can't go wrong. The components complement one another in a symphony of flavor. For a twist you can add diced mango, or mandarine oranges in place of the cherry tomatoes.

    • danthonypowell

    • Chicago, IL

    • 9/16/2012

  • Great easy weeknight dinner. Sometimes to mix it up I add some sliced fresh pair and shaved parmesan.

    • agsb1

    • Halifax, Nova Scotia

    • 7/18/2012

  • This is a good recipe. I don`t know if I would make it for company, but for a weeknight family dinner it's great. I used thyme and rosemary out of the garden instead of oregano and parsley; I think several different fresh herbs would work here, and as suggested, added lemon zest and a bit of parmesan to the breadcrumb mixture. I will be making this again.

    • Anonymous

    • Seattle, WA

    • 5/23/2012

  • Added parm to panko as suggested for flavor. Nothing special, but simple dish that should be served with something very flavorful such as "Spicy Spinach Linguine"

    • stoli

    • Tamarac, FL

    • 8/3/2011

  • I made this for dinner for my grown sons and my husband and they loved it. No arugula at my grocery so I made a tomato salad of halved cherry tomatoes with some fresh basil, olive oil and garlic and it went really well. Definitely will make it again.

    • Redtori

    • Las Vegas, NV

    • 1/12/2011

  • Delicious recipe, fast and filling. There is no need for adding anything else.

    • brownzugar

    • Sanjuan, Puerto Rico

    • 3/11/2010

  • Wish I could give this 3.5 forks-- it was very good. I really liked the fresh herbs with the panko. I made the lemon dressing, also made homemade balsamic-- either were delicious on the salad over chicken. Will definitely make again.

    • Anonymous

    • Bronxville, NY

    • 11/9/2009

  • I've made this countless times for guests and it always turns out great! The only change I make is that I don't cook the chicken all the way in the skillet. I finish it in a baking pan at 350 for 20 minutes or so. I also buy the hand fileted chicken breasts.

    • Anonymous

    • Chicago

    • 8/27/2009

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