Milanese Chicken

I have made Milanese chicken so many times that I can really do it in my dream. Or actually, I can do it without any reference to a previous recipe.

 A chef once told me that the only way "you can excel in the kitchen is to repeat the dishes." Now I have come to appreciate that statement. 

Cooking is a lot about feeling. Much about understanding what should be happening at each step of the cooking and preparation process. On this plate, the keys are choosing the right combination of breadcrumbs and cornmeal to create the perfect consistency for breading. 

The second key is to get the right medium to medium high temperature for the cooking oil so that the chicken breading is browned. The final key is that the chicken is cooked in the pan long enough to brown each side. Then, the chicken is finished in the oven. 

This process prevents overcooking while making sure the chicken comes out perfectly moist at all times.

The classic Italian dish of battered and battered fried chicken bread to a crisp perfection.

ingredients

1. 6 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
2. 2 cups of breadcrumbs
3. 1 cup cornmeal
4. 6 eggs
5. 2 cups flour
6. 1 tablespoon of cayenne
7. 2 teaspoon of salt
8. 2 teaspoon of pepper
9. 1/2 - 1 cup canola or corn oil

Instructions

1. Take the chicken breasts in half and cover with plastic wrap.
2. Using a mallet, mash the chicken fairly thinly.
3. Set up your dredging stations. Start by taking a slice of chicken and drain off the flour, salt, pepper, and cayenne mixture. Shake off excess.
4. Then drop into the washed egg. Let the excess drip.
5. Finish by placing bread crumb cornmeal in the mixture. Press the breading and let the excess drip off.
6. Meanwhile, pour the oil into your pan and heat over medium-high heat.
7. Once the oil is shining, add the breaded chicken fillets. Do not fill the pan.
8. Cook each steak 2 to 3 minutes per side. Move to a cooling rack and allow the oil to drain.
9. Finish the pan fry the fillets.
10. When 6 - 8 are cooked and drained, place them on a baking sheet.
11. Place in a 275 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.
12. Let stand a few minutes.