Milanesa de Pollo

🥄 Ingredients

• 2 large boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, (cut in half lengthwise)
• 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, (beaten)
• ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
• ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
• 5 tablespoons olive oil, (divided)
• cilantro, (for garnish)
• 1 lemon, (quartered)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Line a large cutting board with plastic wrap or parchment paper. Lay chicken breasts on top in a single layer, and then cover with another piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper.

2. 2

   Using a meat mallet or a heavy skillet (like cast iron), pound each chicken breast to about 1/6-1/4 inch thickness.

3. 3

   Season with salt and black pepper on both sides. Set aside.

4. 4

   Prepare 3 shallow bowls - the first with the flour, the second with the eggs, and the third with the panko breadcrumbs.

5. 5

   To the breadcrumbs, add the garlic powder, chili powder, ground cumin, and dried oregano. Mix together to combine.

6. 6

   Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

7. 7

   Working in 2 batches, dredge two cutlets in flour, then dip in egg, and then into the seasoned panko breadcrumbs.

8. 8

   Sauté the cutlets for 3-4 minutes per side. Remove and transfer to a plate.

9. 9

   Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil and repeat the same steps with the remaining 2 cutlets.

10. 10

    Garnish with cilantro and serve with lemon wedges.

📊 Nutrition (per serving)

Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.