Chicken Milanesa with Cilantro Rice

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Milanesa:
• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 🍗
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten 🥚
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
• 1 tsp salt
• 0.5 tsp black pepper
• 0.5 tsp garlic powder 🧄
• 0.5 tsp smoked paprika
• 0.5 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• For the Cilantro Rice:
• 1 cup long-grain white rice 🍚
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 🌿
• 2 tbsp lime juice 🍋
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• For Garnish:
• Lime wedges 🍋
• Extra chopped cilantro 🌿

Instructions

1. 11️⃣ Cook the Cilantro Rice
2. 2Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
3. 3Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. 4Add rice and stir to coat, then pour in chicken broth.
5. 5Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until rice is cooked.
6. 6Remove from heat, fluff with a fork, and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.
7. 72️⃣ Prepare the Chicken Milanesa
8. 8Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound to ½-inch thickness.
9. 9Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and smoked paprika.
10. 10Set up a breading station:
11. 11Bowl 1: Flour
12. 12Bowl 2: Beaten eggs
13. 13Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan cheese
14. 14Dredge each chicken piece in flour → egg → breadcrumb mixture, pressing to coat well.
15. 153️⃣ Fry the Chicken
16. 16Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
17. 17Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
18. 18Remove and drain on a paper towel.
19. 194️⃣ Serve & Enjoy!
20. 20Serve chicken milanesa over cilantro rice, garnished with extra cilantro and lime wedges!