What is Milanesa de Pollo?
Milanesa de pollo is a dish made with thinly sliced chicken that is dipped in egg, tossed in seasoned breadcrumbs, and fried until golden. While this recipe is for chicken milanesa, you can easily swap the protein for beef or pork!
Why You’ll Love This Chicken Milanesa Recipe
- Texture – This chicken milanesa has a wonderfully crispy exterior, thanks to the use of panko breadcrumbs.
- Taste – The breadcrumbs will take the flavor of whatever spices you use! For this recipe, I opted to use Season-All to season them.
- Quick & Easy – Prepping and cooking this dish takes less than 30 minutes, making it an ideal option for a weekday dinner.
- Versatile – Milanesa is versatile as you can make it with chicken, beef, pork, or even sliced eggplant! Allow it to be the star of the show, by serving it with sides, such as Mexican green spaghetti and mashed potatoes. Or make a torta de milanesa, by combining the fried chicken cutlet, mayonnaise, cheese, avocado, and refried beans into a bolillo (torta bread).
Recommended Tools for This Recipe
- Small Frying Pan – Consider using a small frying pan when making milanesa, as it requires less oil to fry than a bigger pan.
- Whisk – Use a whisk to beat the eggs to ensure they’re perfectly smooth before dipping the milanesa in them.
- Bowls – Wide-mouth mixing bowls, such as these, ensure you’re able to dip your protein in the egg and breadcrumbs mixtures.
Chicken Milanesa Ingredients
- Thinly Sliced Chicken Breast – Using thinly sliced chicken cutlets allows each bite to be tender and fully cooked.
- Cooking Oil – Usa vegetable oi or canola oil for frying, as they are more affordable than other cooking oils and have a neutral flavor.
- Eggs – Eggs serve as the binding agent, ensuring breadcrumbs stick to our milanesa de pollo.
- Panko Breadcrumbs – Opt for panko breadcrumbs to make your milanesa extra crispy! If you don’t have breadcrumbs, consider using crushed saltine crackers for a similar texture.
- Season-All – Season your breadcrumbs with Season-All, a versatile seasoning blend that can be used on most dishes.
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Chicken Milanesa Recipe
Chicken Milanesa Ingredients
How to Make Milanesa de Pollo
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Heat oil
Heat oil in a small frying pan for 5 minutes.
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Whisk eggs
In a bowl, whisk two eggs until smooth.
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Season breadcrumbs
In a second bowl, pour breadcrumbs and season with Season-All.
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Bread the chicken
Dip the thin chicken breast into the egg mixture, then into the breadcrumbs.
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Fry chicken
Carefully place the breaded chicken into the frying pan, and fry until both sides are golden brown.
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Drain excess oil
Place fried milanesa on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Serve and enjoy!