Sheilas Chicken Milanese Food

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Place cleaned and rinsed chicken breasts on a flat protected surface. To butterfly each chicken breast, place your knife at the uppermost part of the chicken breast and make a cut about 4 inches in and follow it down towards the tail end of the chicken breast. Continue to slice into the chicken breast making each half as even as possible without separating them. Pat each split chicken breast dry with a paper towel and season with salt, pepper and lemon pepper on both sides. Coat each chicken breast with all purpose flour and shake off excess. Pre-heat a skillet to medium heat and add 1/2 to a cup of cooking oil depending on the depth of the skillet. Pan sear each chicken breast on either side until golden brown and fully cooked through (roughly 3 minutes per side). Let chicken breasts drain on paper towel before serving(approx.2 min.).
• Peel the potatoes and cut them into wedges. Place them on a sheet pan with parchment paper. Drizzle with 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Roast in a 325 degree oven until fork tender. approximately 20 minutes.
• Open the 10 oz. of arugula or mixed greens and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the sliced, quartered tomatoes and Italian dressing or dressing of choice. Sprinkle of black pepper is optional. Gently toss salad together and divide about 2 ounces per plate.
• The finishing sauce for the chicken breasts: Using the pan drippings from the cooked chicken breasts, return the skillet to a moderate heat. Stirring with a spatula or spoon add 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, and four sliced garlic cloves. Cook for approximately 1 minute. Place each chicken breast on Plate and drizzle some of the sauce on top of each one. Next, place potato wedges alongside each chicken breast. Enjoy!

CHICKEN MILANESE WITH TOMATO, MOZZARELLA AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Lightly season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper; let rest while you make the basil oil.
• In a blender or food processor, combine 2/3 cup oil, basil, garlic and salt to taste; purée until smooth.
• In a medium bowl, toss tomatoes and mozzarella with about half of the basil oil and salt to taste. Set aside.
• Place flour in a shallow bowl or plate. Pour eggs into another shallow dish; combine panko and Parmesan in a third dish.
• In a large skillet, melt butter and remaining 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. As it heats, dip a chicken cutlet in flour, shake off excess, then dip in eggs. Shake off excess, then dip both sides in panko mixture and transfer to a rimmed baking sheet. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
• When oil is hot, fry 2 cutlets at a time until bottoms are golden, about 3 minutes. Flip and fry until golden and crispy all over, about another 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Sprinkle immediately with salt.
• Taste tomato-mozzarella salad and add more salt and-or basil oil if needed. Serve cutlets topped with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of remaining basil oil and tomato-mozzarella salad.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Place 1 chicken breast between 2 sheets of wax paper. Pound with a meat mallet, rolling pin or heavy skillet until 1/4 inch thick. The thinner and more even, the better. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
• Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in separate shallow baking dishes and season each with salt and pepper.
• Season the chicken on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in the flour and tap off the excess. Next, dip into the egg wash and let any excess drip off. Finally, dredge in the breadcrumbs, pressing to help the crumbs adhere evenly on both sides. Transfer the breaded chicken to a wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. This step can be done up to 30 minutes in advance.
• Heat 2 inches of the canola oil in a large high-sided saute pan over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer. Cook 1 or 2 cutlets at a time in a single layer until golden brown on each side, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cutlets to another wire rack set over a rimmed baking sheet and immediately sprinkle with salt. Let the cutlets rest a few minutes while you make the salad.
• Whisk together the lemon juice with some salt and pepper in a medium bowl. Slowly whisk in the 1/4 cup olive oil until the dressing is emulsified. Stir in the onion and let sit a few seconds. Taste and add more olive oil, if needed. Add the arugula and Parmesan and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper.
• Place each cutlet on a plate and top with a large amount of salad. Serve lemon wedges on the side.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Cover the chicken breasts with plastic wrap and gently pound the chicken out to 1/4-inch thickness. Sprinkle the chicken with salt.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
• Season the flour with salt in a small bowl. Combine the panko and Parmesan in a small bowl. Begin breading the chicken by dredging it in the flour, then the beaten eggs, then the panko mixture, shaking off any excess in between. Let sit at room temperature for up to 30 minutes.
• Add the oil to the hot skillet, followed by 2 pieces of chicken. Cook until golden brown and crisp on both sides and the chicken is cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Remove the chicken to a wire rack and season it lightly with salt. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil to the pan as necessary.
• Serve with a lemon wedge on top of each piece of chicken.

SHEILA'S CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees.
• In shallow dish, mix flour with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
• In another shallow dish, beat eggs with garlic cloves and lemon zest.
• In still another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs with parmesan cheese and parsley.
• In large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat.
• Meanwhile, coat chicken in flour mixture, then egg mixture, then bread crumb mixture. Fry half (about 4 cutlets) in skillet until golden brown and crisp, turning once. When cooked, drain on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb any excess oil. Drizzle with 1 T. fresh lemon juice. Transfer to oven to keep warm.
• Heat remaining 1/4 cup of olive oil over medium heat and fry remaining chicken as previously directed. Drain on a plate lined with paper towel, then drizzle with remaining 1 T. lemon juice. Transfer to oven to keep warm until ready to serve.
• To make salad, whisk 2 T. olive oil with lemon juice, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients and toss.
• To serve, place chicken on plate and top with salad mixture.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Preheat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Season the pounded cutlets evenly on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place the flour, eggs and breadcrumbs in 3 separate, shallow bowls. Season the flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the eggs with 1/4 teaspoon salt and the breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon salt. One at a time, dredge the seasoned chicken cutlets in the flour, then the egg mixture finishing with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs are evenly coating the chicken.
• Add the oil to the hot pan and heat another 10 seconds. Add the breaded chicken to the pan and cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until the first side is deep golden brown and the chicken is beginning to look cooked around the edges. Work in batches if needed. Flip the cutlets and continue to cook on the second side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes longer. Remove the chicken to a wire rack and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper if desired. Serve hot with 1 or 2 lemon wedges and a small arugula salad, if desired.

CHICKEN SALAD MILANESE

Steps:

• Whisk together the shallot, vinegar, mustard, garlic paste, and a large pinch of pepper in a large bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a slow steady stream, whisking constantly, until the dressing emulsifies. Add the tomatoes to the vinaigrette and set aside until ready to serve, up to 2 hours.
• Mix 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small cup. Pound the chicken to 3/8 inch thick between two sheets of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Season with some of the salt and pepper.
• Beat the egg in a wide shallow bowl until smooth. Spread the breadcrumbs on a plate. Dip a chicken breast into the egg, coating thoroughly and shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the breadcrumbs, patting on the crumbs so both sides are well coated and shaking off any excess. Lay the breaded breast on a sheet of waxed paper. Repeat with the other chicken breast.
• Heat the butter and 2 teaspoons olive oil in a heavy, large (preferably 12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot enough to sizzle a breadcrumb, add the chicken breasts, keeping them separated. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, until golden brown, about 2 minutes. Season each breast with some of the salt and pepper, gently turn over with tongs, taking care to keep the golden crust intact, and cook until the second side is golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Watch carefully and don't let the crumbs get too dark. Season with salt and pepper and drain for just a moment on paper towels.
• To serve, add the arugula to the vinaigrette and tomatoes and toss. Arrange the sautéed chicken on warm serving plates and top each with a tall pile of the salad.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 175 degrees F.
• In a shallow dish, beat eggs and season with salt and pepper. Pour flour into another shallow dish. Mix together the bread crumbs, basil and thyme in a third shallow dish. Have ready one large plate.
• Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Working with 1 piece of chicken at a time, dip it first in the flour, shaking off excess. Next, place the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, coating completely. Place the chicken into the bread crumb mixture and gently press crumbs into the chicken. Set aside on large plate and continue with remaining chicken slices.
• In a large skillet with high sides, heat the oil to 375 degrees F. Have ready a baking sheet fitted with a rack. Carefully place 2 pieces of breaded chicken in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 6 to 8 minutes total. Place cooked chicken on rack, season with salt and place in oven to keep warm. Continue with remaining chicken.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Flatten breasts between sheets of wax paper using rolling pin.
• Mix cheese, crumbs, parsley and salt and pepper in large bowl.
• Whisk egg with milk in medium bowl.
• Dip chicken into egg, then into crumb mixture, coating completely, and pressing to adhere.
• Shake off excess.
• Heat oil in heavy, large skillet.
• Add chicken and cook until golden-brown, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Transfer chicken to platter.
• Melt the butter and whisk in the lemon juice to serve as a sauce. Garnish with extra lemon wedges.