Make our breaded chicken Milanese – the cheese is optional, but it takes the coating to the next level. You can also make it with turkey, pork or aubergine
Prep:30 mins
Serves 4
2 large chicken breasts50g plain flour1 egg, beaten75g fresh breadcrumbs10g parmesan, finely grated (optional)6 tbsp sunflower oillemon wedges, to serve
STEP 1Cut each chicken breast in half lengthways so you have four fillets. Put the fillets on a board, cover with a sheet of baking parchment and bash with a rolling pin until they are the same thickness all over.STEP 2Put the flour in a shallow dish and season with a little salt. Tip the egg into another dish, then the breadcrumbs and parmesan, if using, into a third dish, stirring to combine. Working with one chicken fillet at a time, coat in the flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally coat in the cheesy breadcrumb mixture. Transfer the fillets to a plate as you go. Will keep covered and chilled for a day, or frozen, stacked between sheets of baking parchment, for three months.STEP 3To cook, heat the sunflower oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat and cook the breadcrumbed chicken fillets for 3-4 mins on each side (add an extra 1 min each side if cooking from frozen) in batches if needed, until golden
and crisp. Lift onto kitchen paper to drain, then serve with lemon wedges on the side, if you like.
