Chicken Milanesa (Milanesa de Pollo)
This authentic chicken milanesa is the perfect recipe for a classic Spanish lunch. You'll love these crispy, golden fried chicken fillets anytime!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 224.04kcal
Ingredients
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- ⅓ cup vegetable oil or canola oil
- lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Slice each of the breasts crosswise into two thin fillets. Place in a zip-top bag and pound with a meat tenderizer or rolling pin until it's about ¼-inch thick.
- Beat the egg in one medium bowl, and combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, pepper, and salt in another bowl.
- Dip each chicken fillet in the egg, then in the breadcrumb mix, and then place on a plate ready to fry.
- Place a large skillet over medium heat and add the vegetable oil. When the oil is shimmering, fry the chicken fillets until golden, about 5 minutes on each side. Avoid crowding the pan.
- Drain the fried chicken on a paper-towel lined plate.
- Serve hot, with lemon wedges on the side, and enjoy!
Notes
- Want the chicken to be juicy? Let it warm up for 20-30 minutes before cooking.
- Fry one or two chicken breasts at a time, depending upon the size of your pan. Don't overcrowd!
Nutrition
Serving: 1chicken fillet | Calories: 224.04kcal | Carbohydrates: 20.79g | Protein: 16.96g | Fat: 7.74g | Saturated Fat: 2.18g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1.88g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2.84g | Trans Fat: 0.07g | Cholesterol: 77.08mg | Sodium: 259mg | Potassium: 212.62mg | Fiber: 1.56g | Sugar: 1.95g | Vitamin A: 109.64IU | Vitamin C: 4.77mg | Calcium: 65.53mg | Iron: 2.02mg