Chicken Milanese with Arugula, Tomatoes and Fresh Mozzarella
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Cook Time6 minutesmins
Total Time26 minutesmins
Servings: 4
Author: Mary Ann Dwyer
Ingredients
4bonelessskinless chicken breasts
kosher salt and pepper
3/4cupall-purpose flour
2large eggsbeaten
2cupsItalian flavored panko crumbs
2-3Tbsp.butter
2-3Tbsp.olive oil
4cupsarugula
8oz.fresh mozzarellacubed
2cupsgrape tomatoeshalved
balsamic vinaigrette dressingfor drizzling
salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
Instructions
Pound each chicken breast to 1/4 inch thickness.
Sprinkle each breast with salt and pepper then dredge both sides in flour, dip in egg and coat with panko crumbs, pressing to make sure crumbs coat the chicken well.
In a large saute pan, heat 2 Tbsp. butter and 2 Tbsp. olive oil over medium low heat. Add the chicken and saute on each side for 3 minutes until cooked through, adding more butter and olive oil as needed.
Remove chicken from pan and top each with some arugula, tomatoes and fresh mozzarella. Drizzle with some balsamic vinaigrette and sprinkle with salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.