Chicken Milanese with Apple and Spinach Salad
The best part of this chicken Milanese is the layer of delicious cheese on top. Each bite is juicy, salty and cheesy. Served with a crunchy and refreshing apple salad, dinner tonight is both simple and scrumptious.
1 Gala apple
1½ tsp. Dijon mustard
1 Tbsp. white wine vinegar
1 tsp. sugar
5 Tbsp. oil, divided
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground
2 chicken breasts, skinless, boneless
¼ cup Italian breadcrumbs
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
½ cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Roma tomato
baby spinach (56 g)
Prepare the Salad:
Core, then cut the apple into ½" pieces. Set aside.
In a large bowl, whisk together the Dijon, vinegar, sugar and 2 Tbsp. oil. Season with salt and pepper.
Prepare the Chicken:
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels. Carefully slice into the centre of each breast, lengthwise and parallel to the cutting board, leaving ½" intact on the other end. Open the chicken like a book. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Pour breadcrumbs into a shallow dish. Coat chicken all over with mayonnaise. Working with one breast at a time, press both sides into breadcrumbs to coat completely.
Pan-Fry the Chicken:
Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat. When hot, add 2 Tbsp. oil, then chicken. Pan-fry on one side until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Flip chicken, then add 1 Tbsp. oil. Pan-fry until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a foil-lined baking sheet.
Broil the Chicken:
Sprinkle cheese over chicken. Broil in the middle of the oven until the cheese is golden and chicken is cooked through, about 2-3 minutes or until a minimum internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
Toss the Salad:
Cut tomato into ¼" pieces. Add spinach and tomatoes to the bowl with apples, then toss to combine.
To Serve:
Divide the chicken and salad between 2 plates and serve immediately.
Makes 2 servings.
Nutrition Values:
Calories 840 kcal, Fat 60 g, Saturated Fat 14 g, Carbohydrate 24 g, Sugar 13 g, Dietary Fiber 4 g, Protein 49 g, Cholesterol 161 mg, Sodium 850 mg