Recipes for chicken cutlets

I’m always asked for recipes for chicken cutlets, and this one is my favorite!

Chicken Milanese and variations.

What does Milanese style mean?

Preparing something Milanese style means dredging thin slices of meat in eggs and seasoned bread crumbs and frying them. Traditionally, this dish was made with Veal, but I love this quick, easy, everyday recipe for chicken cutlets. If you don’t have chicken cutlets, simply slice your chicken breast horizontally to make two thin cutlets.

This Chicken Milanese recipe calls for chicken cutlets coated with breadcrumbs and pan-fried until crispy and golden brown. It's an easy dinner option that can be prepared in 15 minutes! It’s a go-to for a quick weeknight dinner, and I have many ways to use these cutlets in other recipes!

Commonly Asked Questions:

Can you bake them?

Sure. You’ll need to prep a large, rimmed baking pan with a wire rack (I like to line the pan with parchment paper too), then place the breaded chicken breasts on top of the rack. Spray the cutlets with olive oil and bake in a 425-degree oven for 10 – 15 mins without turning.

Can you freeze them?

Absolutely, This makes an awesome freezer meal! Simply slow thaw in the fridge and bake in a preheated oven at 400 degrees for about 7-9 minutes. You’ll only want to give it enough time to heat through and become crisp. 

What if I don’t have Italian style breadcrumbs?

No problem, You can use regular breadcrumbs with 1 teaspoon of dried Italian seasoning mixed in.

Can I make this Gluten-free?  Yes! Substitute gluten-free panko breadcrumbs in place of traditional.

Other recipes for chicken cutlets:

Use your prepared Chicken Milanese to create the following dishes:

• Chicken Parmesan: Spread 1 cup of homemade or your favorite marinara sauce, to a baking dish. Spoon the remaining marinara over the chicken cutlets. Add freshly shredded whole milk, mozzarella. It melts better:) Cover with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Remove the foil and continue to bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Sprinkle with fresh basil and or parmesan. Serve as is, or over pasta.

• Bruschetta Chicken Milanese: Mix together 1 1/2 cups diced tomatoes, 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/3 cup thinly sliced basil leaves, salt, and pepper. Spoon the tomato mixture over the chicken and serve.

• Pesto Chicken Cutlets: Drizzle fried cutlets with store-bought pesto or make your own.

• Milanese sandwich: Add reheated fried or cold cutlet on a bun (or a biscuit in the morning) top with pesto or your favorite toppings.