Chicken Milanesa with Rice

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Milanesa:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder
• 0.5 tsp paprika
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (or panko for extra crunch)
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 0.5 tsp dried oregano
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• For the Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 0.5 tsp salt
• For Serving:
• Fresh lime wedges
• Chopped parsley or cilantro

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Rice
2. 21️⃣ Cook the Rice – In a pot, bring water (or broth), olive oil, and salt to a boil. Add rinsed rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes until fluffy. 🍚🔥
3. 3Prepare the Chicken Milanesa
4. 42️⃣ Pound the Chicken – Place butterflied chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ¼ inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. 🍗✨
5. 53️⃣ Set Up Breading Stations –
6. 6Flour: Place flour in a shallow dish. 🌾
7. 7Eggs: Beat eggs in another dish. 🥚
8. 8Breadcrumbs: Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, oregano, and smoked paprika in a third dish. 🍞🧀
9. 94️⃣ Bread the Chicken – Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat well with the breadcrumb mixture. Press firmly to adhere. 🔥
10. 10Fry the Milanesa
11. 115️⃣ Heat the Oil – In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
12. 126️⃣ Fry Until Golden – Cook 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. 🍳🔥
13. 13Serve & Enjoy
14. 147️⃣ Plate the Dish – Serve crispy Chicken Milanesa over fluffy white rice, garnished with fresh lime wedges and chopped parsley. 🍋🌿🔥