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Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Arugula
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Crisp, golden, delicious Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Baby Arugula and lemon wedges is one of my favorite dinner recipes!
Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
15
minutes
mins
Total Time:
30
minutes
mins
Yield:
4
servings
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Ingredients
2
boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(16 oz total)
3/4
teaspoon
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2
cup
seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs
(wheat or gluten-free)
2
tablespoons
grated Parmesan cheese
1
large egg
(beaten)
olive oil spray
6
cups
baby arugula
3
lemons
(cut into wedges)
Instructions
Cut chicken into 4 cutlets, then place cutlets between 2 sheets of parchment paper or plastic wrap and pound out to 1/4-inch thick.
Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
In a shallow plate, beat the egg and 1 teaspoon of water together.
Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a work surface and spray both sides with olive oil.
Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
In batches transfer to the air fryer basket and cook 7 minutes, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
Serve chicken with 1 1/2 cups arugula and top with a generous amount of lemon juice.
Oven Directions:
Bake in a preheated oven 425F 425F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway until golden.
Notes
Get more air fryer recipes from my latest cookbook,
Skinnytaste Air Fryer Dinners
!
Nutrition
Serving:
1
cutlet with arugula
,
Calories:
219
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
10.5
g
,
Protein:
31
g
,
Fat:
6
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1.5
g
,
Cholesterol:
131.5
mg
,
Sodium:
563.5
mg
,
Fiber:
1.5
g
,
Sugar:
2
g
- WW Points:
1