Chicken Milano

Spicy, cheesy, and delicious – Chicken Milano is perfectly Italian. This traditional Milano dish is exactly what you have come to expect from Italian cuisine. The combination of basil, fresh mozzarella, and marinara sauce can turn your kitchen into an Italian bistro for the night. When you pair this dish with a Caprese salad and some red wine will make you feel like you have been transported to the Mediterranean; don’t forget to bring a date.

Health Benefits

As a great supply of essential vitamins and minerals chicken should be a staple of any diet that includes meat. Some of the most rewarding benefits include weight loss, regulated cholesterol, and reducing blood pressure. Mozzarella cheese is calcium rich to help build you bone density and stave off the effects of osteoporosis. Olive oil is important for a healthy cholesterol balance, lowing the bad cholesterol with regular consumption. Olives also have been shown effective in reducing the risk of certain types of cancer.

Ingredients

cup milk: 1

egg: 1

cup breadcrumbs: 3/4

cup parmesan cheese: 1/4

tsp oregano: 1

tsp basil: 1

tsp black pepper: 1

boneless skinless chicken breasts: 4

white mushrooms – sliced: 5

green pepper – sliced into rings: 1/2

red pepper – sliced into rings: 1/2

white onion – sliced into rings: 1/2

cups marinara sauce: 2

cup shredded mozzarella cheese: 1

tbsp olive oil: 2

How To Make Chicken Milano

1. Pound the chicken breasts flat.
2. Whisk milk and egg together in large bowl.
3. Mix crumbs, parmesan, and spices together on a plate.
4. Heat olive oil in large frying pan.
5. Dip chicken in milk mixture then coat with bread mixture.
6. Fry chicken pieces until they become toasty and golden colored.
7. Set aside.
8. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
9. Spread a cup of sauce on a baking sheet.
10. Spread mushrooms, peppers, and onions on sauce.
11. Bake at 375° F for 15 minutes.
12. Remove chicken pieces.
13. Place pieces on top and cover them with more sauce.
14. Bake at 375° F for 15 minutes.
15. Remove from oven and cover chicken pieces with mozzarella.
16. Return to oven for 5 minutes to melt the cheese.
17. Serve and enjoy! 

Trivia

Milano refers to Milan, Italy.