Dinner for 4
Chicken Milanese
Pounded chicken breasts are coated with flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then pan-fried until golden and fully cooked.
$6.27for 4 servings
$1.57 per serving$6.27 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: bbcgoodfood.com
- 50 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 1.25 lb | $4.36Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 1 | $0.30Typical price |
| Bread crumbs$0.14/oz typical | 2.75 oz | $0.37Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | a little | $0.10Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.27 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
FlourCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 50 g plain flour
- 1 egg beaten
- 75 g fresh breadcrumbs
- 10 g parmesan finely grated (optional)
- 6 tbsp sunflower oil
- lemon wedges to serve
Steps
- Slice each chicken breast horizontally and pound the pieces to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Set the flour, beaten egg, and breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan in three shallow dishes.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat each piece in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs.
- Let the coated chicken rest for 10 minutes while heating the sunflower oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the chicken for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and 165 F inside.
- Drain the chicken briefly and serve it with the lemon wedges.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Bread crumbs for Stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices
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