Crispy panko-covered chicken Milanese is served with a rich Marsala sauce in Chef John's mash up of the two classic recipes.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
953 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Place chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap, or a cut-open zip-top bag, and use a meat pounder to flatten the meat to about 1/4-inch thickness.
Step 2
Season chicken on both sides of the chicken with salt, pepper, and cayenne, and transfer to a large plate. Sift flour over both sides of the chicken until the surface is completely coated. Transfer to a clean plate.
Step 3
Brush away any excess flour from the plate. Sprinkle about 1/4 inch of panko onto the surface of the plate.
Step 4
Pour the egg over the floured chicken and use a brush to paint evenly over the meat. Flip and repeat on the other side. Once chicken has been thoroughly coated with the egg, pick up each piece with tongs, letting the excess egg drip off, and place on the plate of panko.
Step 5
Generously sprinkle panko over the top of the chicken and press in with your hands or tongs. Flip the chicken over, and sprinkle more panko over the top. Repeat until the chicken is well breaded all over.
Step 6
Sprinkle a light coating of the Parmigiano-Reggiano over the top of the chicken and press lightly into the breading with your hands. Flip and repeat on the other side.
Step 7
To make the sauce, melt butter in a saucepan over high heat; add the mushrooms and a large pinch of salt. Cook mushrooms, stirring occasionally, until well browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and stir in flour. Cook, stirring occasionally, for another 2 minutes.
Step 8
Pour in Marsala and lemon juice and use a spatula or spoon to scrape any caramelization from the bottom of the pan. Pour in chicken broth and raise heat to medium-high. Season with black pepper and cayenne and bring to a simmer. Cook the mixture, stirring occasionally, until it reduces and thickens slightly. Keep hot until needed or let cool and reheat when needed. Before serving, some freshly chopped parsley can be stirred in.
Step 9
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the breaded chicken to the pan and reduce the heat to medium. Cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Serve immediately with Marsala sauce underneath or spooned over the top.
Step 10
Transfer to a plate sprinkled with more panko. Cover with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator until you're ready to pan-fry.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt to taste
2 cups chicken broth
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 large egg, beaten
2 (6 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
8 ounces brown mushrooms, sliced
1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf (Italian) parsley
0.5 cup all-purpose flour, or as needed
0.5 cup dry Marsala wine
1.5 cups panko bread crumbs, divided, or more as needed
