Chicken Caesar Milanese Recipes

CHICKEN CAESAR MILANESE

Steps:

• Chop up a chunk of the Parmigiano-Reggiano, reserving a 2-inch piece for garnish. Using a mini food processor or high-power blender, grate the Parmigiano-Reggiano into a fine powder.
• For the dressing, smash the garlic, adding salt to the garlic to break it down and turn it into a paste.
• In a bowl placed on a kitchen towel to stop it from sliding, combine the garlic, anchovy paste, egg yolks, 1/2 teaspoon of the Dijon mustard and lemon juice. Taste and season with a little salt, as needed.
• Starting with adding a drop at a time, and increasing to a delicate stream, slowly whisk in 1/2 cup of the oil until a creamy, emulsified dressing forms. Add in 3 tablespoons of the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more salt if needed and definitely adding in some freshly cracked pepper.
• Using a large zip-top bag or plastic wrap and a mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-inch thick pieces. Season generously with salt and pepper.
• Using three plates or shallow bowls, make your dredging station. In one bowl, combine the flour and garlic powder, in another bowl combine the egg whites, the remaining 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of water and in the final bowl, combine the plain breadcrumbs, panko, remaining Parmigiano-Reggiano and lemon zest.
• Working in an assembly line, dip the chicken breasts into the flour, then the egg wash, then the breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil to a large skillet over a medium-high heat. Once the oil is shiny, add 2 of the cutlets to the pan. Cook the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining cutlets.
• Place several spoonfuls of the dressing into a fresh bowl. Using clean hands, add the lettuce, season with salt and toss the salad, making sure the dressing gets into all the nooks and crannies of the lettuce.
• Brush the chicken cutlets with the remaining dressing, top with salad and finish with shards of Parmigiano-Reggiano and more freshly cracked pepper. Enjoy!

CHICKEN MILANESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
• Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Spread flour in another dish and bread crumbs in a third dish.
• Working with one piece at a time, gently press chicken into the flour to coat and shake off the excess flour. Dip into the beaten egg, then press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded chicken onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Pan-fry chicken in batches of 2 or 3 pieces until golden brown and no longer pink in the center, about 2 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer cooked chicken to a baking sheet and keep warm in preheated oven while cooking remaining chicken.
• Serve with lemon wedges.

CHICKEN MARSALA MILANESE

Steps:

• Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap, or a cut-open zip-top bag, and use a meat pounder to flatten the meat to about 1/4-inch thickness.
• Season chicken on both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne, and transfer to a large plate. Sift flour over both sides of the chicken until the surface is completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate.
• Brush away any excess flour from the plate. Sprinkle about 1/4 inch of panko onto the surface of the plate.
• Pour the egg over the floured chicken and use a brush to paint evenly over the meat. Flip and repeat on the other side. Once chicken has been thoroughly coated with the egg, pick up each piece with tongs, letting the excess egg drip off, and place on the plate of panko.
• Generously sprinkle panko over the top of the chicken and press in with your hands or tongs. Flip the chicken over, and sprinkle more panko over the top. Repeat until the chicken is well breaded all over.
• Sprinkle a light coating of the Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top of the chicken and press lightly into the breading with your hands. Flip and repeat on the other side.
• Transfer to a plate sprinkled with more panko. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to pan-fry.
• To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over high heat; add the mushrooms and a large pinch of salt. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in flour. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2 minutes.
• Pour in Marsala and lemon juice and use a spatula or spoon to scrape any caramelization from the bottom of the pan. Pour in chicken broth and raise heat to medium-high. Season with black pepper and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens slightly. Keep hot until needed or let cool and reheat when needed. Before serving, some freshly chopped parsley can be stirred in.
• Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with Marsala sauce underneath or spooned over the top.