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Air Fryer Chicken Milanese Italian Satisfying Crispy Real Weeknight Win

Air Fryer Chicken Milanese Italian recipe, served and ready to eat, easy homemade dish

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Air Fryer Chicken Milanese Italian brings a crispy breaded chicken that cooks quickly and delivers classic Italian flavors. This easy dinner is perfect for weeknight dinner or family dinner, satisfying everyone with its golden crunch.

Ingredients

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  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 16 oz total
  • 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs wheat or gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • olive oil spray
  • 6 cups baby arugula
  • 3 lemons cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. Slice the chicken breasts into 4 cutlets and gently pound each between parchment paper or plastic wrap to reach 1/4 inch thickness.
  2. Season both sides of the cutlets with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Whisk the egg with 1 teaspoon water in a shallow dish.
  4. Mix the breadcrumbs and Parmesan cheese in another shallow bowl.
  5. Coat each cutlet by dipping into the egg mixture then pressing into the breadcrumb mixture.
  6. Place the breaded cutlets on a surface and spray each side lightly with olive oil.
  7. Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
  8. Place cutlets in the air fryer basket in batches and cook for 7 minutes, flipping once halfway through, until golden and fully cooked.
  9. Arrange 1 1/2 cups of baby arugula on plates and top the cooked chicken with lemon juice before serving.

Notes

  • Get more air fryer recipes from my latest cookbook, Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners!

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