Learn how to pan-fry crispy, crunchy breaded chicken—Italian-style.


How to Make Crispy Chicken Milanese

Chicken Milanese is a dish of pounded, breaded, and fried, crispy chicken cutlets. The dish is inspired by the Italian *Costoletta alla Milanese* (Milan-style cutlet), a traditional Milanese made with pork that is often served with arugula salad and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Quicker and easier than most fried chicken recipes, chicken Milanese goes just as well with [mashed potatoes](https://www.masterclass.com/articles/gordon-ramsays-recipe-for-pomme-potato-puree) as it does with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar.
Learn how to pan-fry crispy, crunchy breaded chicken—Italian-style.


Chicken Milanese is a dish of pounded, breaded, and fried, crispy chicken cutlets. The dish is inspired by the Italian Costoletta alla Milanese (Milan-style cutlet), a traditional Milanese made with pork that is often served with arugula salad and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice. Quicker and easier than most fried chicken recipes, chicken Milanese goes just as well with <a href='https://www.masterclass.com/articles/gordon-ramsays-recipe-for-pomme-potato-puree' target='_self' class='mc-text--link' data-mc-segment-trigger='true' data-mc-segment-event-type='Article Page Click' data-event-obj='{"textTag":"p","href":"https://www.masterclass.com/articles/gordon-ramsays-recipe-for-pomme-potato-puree","linkCopy":"mashed potatoes","category":null}'>mashed potatoes</a> as it does with mozzarella and balsamic vinegar.

What Is Chicken Milanese?

Classic Chicken Milanese Recipe

Learn how to pan-fry crispy, crunchy breaded chicken—Italian-style.