Mexican Cuisine

Chicken Milanesa

Classic Mexican milanesa de pollo with crispy breadcrumb coating and fresh pico de gallo. High-protein chicken recipe ready in 27 minutes.

15mPrep
12mCook
4Servings
480Calories
44gProtein

Ingredients

  • chicken breasts, butterflied
  • eggs
  • breadcrumbs
  • garlic powder
  • salt
  • tomatoes
  • white onion
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • vegetable oil

Ingredients

  • 600 g chicken breasts, butterflied
  • 3 units eggs
  • 150 g breadcrumbs
  • 5 g garlic powder
  • 5 g salt
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 80 g white onion
  • 2 units serrano chile
  • 15 g cilantro
  • 2 units lime
  • 250 ml vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Pound chicken thin, season with salt, garlic powder and pepper.
  2. Dip in beaten egg then seasoned breadcrumbs.
  3. Fry at 175°C until golden, about 3 min per side.
  4. Make pico de gallo: dice tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro; dress with lime.
  5. Serve milanesa with pico de gallo and extra lime.

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