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Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Arugula

Name: Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Arugula
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 16 oz total; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, wheat or gluten-free; grated Parmesan cheese; large egg, beaten; olive oil spray; baby arugula; lemons, cut into wedges

Author: The Chef

Category: Dinner

Cuisine: American, Italian

Yields: 4 Servings Difficulty: Medium Prep Time: 15 Mins Cook Time: 15 Mins Total Time: 30 Mins

Crisp, golden, delicious Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Baby Arugula and lemon wedges is one of my favorite dinner recipes!

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Ingredients

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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, 16 oz total
3/4 tsp kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cups seasoned whole wheat breadcrumbs, wheat or gluten-free
2 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
1 large egg, beaten
olive oil spray
6 cups baby arugula
3 lemons, cut into wedges

Instructions

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Step 1 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.
Step 2 Sprinkle both sides with salt and pepper.
Step 3 In a shallow plate, beat the egg and 1 teaspoon of water together.
Step 4 Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow bowl.
Step 5 Dip the chicken into the egg, then the breadcrumb mixture. Place on a work surface and spray both sides with olive oil.
Step 6 Preheat the air fryer to 400F.
Step 7 In batches transfer to the air fryer basket and cook 7 minutes, turning halfway until golden and cooked through.
Step 8 Serve chicken with 1 1/2 cups arugula and top with a generous amount of lemon juice.

Oven Directions

Step 9 Bake in a preheated oven 425F 425F for 12 to 14 minutes, flipping halfway until golden.

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