Easy Chicken Milanese (With The Best Creamy Lemon Arugula Salad)

This chicken milanese and arugula salad recipe is crispy chicken cutlets coated with lemony fresh herbs, then pan fried until golden brown. Paired with a creamy lemon and garlic arugula salad, this is a complete meal that is both light and refreshing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a special weekend meal!

If you’re like me, always on the lookout for healthy and delicious recipes that are quick and easy to whip up on those hectic weeknights, then you’re in for a treat with this chicken milanese along with the best ever lemon arugula salad.

Imagine a crispy, golden chicken cutlet paired with a refreshing arugula salad tossed in a creamy lemon dressing – a match made in heaven that will have your family coming back for seconds!

As a mom who values nutritious meals that don’t skimp on flavor, this recipe has become a go-to in my household. It’s a perfect balance of wholesome ingredients, vibrant flavors, and minimal effort, making it a dinner winner!

So, if you’re looking to add a healthy and delicious meal to your weeknight rotation without sacrificing on taste or time, this chicken milanese with creamy lemon arugula salad is for you!

why your whole family will love this recipe

• Delicious Flavor
• Nourishing and Healthy
• Easy to Prepare
• Simple Ingredients
• Kid-friendly

This is a meal that I make often — my family can’t get enough of it!

What is chicken milanese?

Chicken milanese is an Italian dish that originated in Milan. The main characteristic of milanese style dishes, as this can be made with various other types of protein, is thin slices of meat that are breaded and pan fried.

This particular recipe uses chicken cutlets (a whole chicken breast cut in half lengthwise, or butterflied), which are then coated in almond flour seasoned with fresh parsley, Italian herbs and lemon zest and finally shallow fried in olive oil.

Chicken milanese can be served on its own, but often is accompanied by a simple green salad. We always serve our milanese style dishes with arugula and the lemon garlic salad dressing that accompanies this recipe is beyond amazing.

How to make arugula salad for chicken milanese

To keep it light we are simply mixing together olive oil, sour cream, garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper. The flavors do this sort of happy dance in your mouth – it’s like a celebration of springtime magic. I’ve been making this dressing a lot lately. It’s so refreshing and pairs wonderfully with just about anything.

Shall we get started on this little taste of springtime happiness??

Ingredients for chicken Milanese and lemon arugula salad

To make this easy chicken milanese with creamy lemon garlic arugula salad, you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online.

Here’s what we are working with:

For the chicken cutlets

• boneless skinless chicken breasts
• flour
• grated parmesan cheese
• fresh parsley
• lemon zest
• Italian seasoning
• garlic powder
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• eggs
• olive oil 

For the arugula salad

• olive oil
• garlic
• dijon mustard
• sour cream
• sea salt
• freshly ground black pepper
• lemon juice and zest
• cherry tomatoes
• arugula

How to make chicken milanese with creamy lemon arugula salad

For the chicken

Cut each chicken breast in half lengthwise. Place each piece of chicken in between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use the flat end of a meat mallet to pound the chicken thin (the thinner, the better).

Place the flour in a shallow dish and add in the fresh parsley, lemon zest, parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, garlic powder and salt and pepper to taste; mix well to combine.

Place the eggs and 1 tablespoon water in another shallow dish and whisk well to combine.

Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, then back into the flour.

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the chicken cutlets in a single layer. Cook for 4 minutes per side, or until golden brown, crispy and cooked through. Sprinkle with parsley and a splash lemon juice if desired.

For the arugula salad

Into a medium sized bowl, whisk together olive oil, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, sour cream, lemon zest, salt and pepper to taste. Mix in and coat the arugula and cherry tomatoes. Sprinkle over the lemon juice.

Arrange the salad on top of, or next to the chicken as a side. Serve immediately.

can I meal prep chicken milanese?

YES! This chicken milanese recipe makes one incredible and satisfying meal prep! This recipe is easy, low carb, and loaded with serious flavor and nutrition. You will want to divide the chicken into 4 meal prep containers and get ready for one delicious week of prepped lunches!

When I meal prepped chicken milanese, I added gnocchi into the mix and simply tossed it with some of the arugula salad. It was so incredibly satisfying and delicious!

We sure hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having a family loved meal on the table–and one that saves you time behind the scenes!

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