Chicken Milanesa with Roasted Potatoes

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 smoked 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 cup vegetable oil (for frying) 🍳
• For the Roasted Potatoes:
• 4 medium potatoes, diced 🥔
• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
• 1 tsp salt 🧂
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish) 🌿
• For Serving:
• Fresh lime wedges 🍋
• Chopped parsley 🌿

Instructions

1. 1Prepare the Potatoes
2. 21️⃣ Preheat the Oven – Set the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 🔥
3. 32️⃣ Season the Potatoes – In a bowl, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika. Spread evenly on the baking sheet. 🥔✨
4. 43️⃣ Roast Until Crispy – Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy. 🌿🔥
5. 5Prepare the Chicken Milanesa
6. 64️⃣ Pound & Season the Chicken – Place butterflied chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to ¼ inch thick. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. 🍗✨
7. 75️⃣ Set Up the Breading Stations –
8. 8Flour: Place in a shallow dish. 🌾
9. 9Eggs: Beat in a second dish. 🥚
10. 10Breadcrumbs: Mix with Parmesan, oregano, and smoked paprika in a third dish. 🍞🧀
11. 116️⃣ Bread the Chicken – Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with breadcrumb mixture. Press firmly to ensure even coating. 🔥
12. 127️⃣ Fry Until Golden – Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Fry chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels. 🍳🔥
13. 13Serve & Enjoy
14. 148️⃣ Plate the Dish – Serve crispy Chicken Milanesa with roasted potatoes, fresh lime wedges, and a sprinkle of parsley. 🍋🌿🔥