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Baked Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad and Tomatoes

4.83 from 51 votes

Baked Chicken Milanese is made with breaded chicken cutlets, baked in the oven topped with arugula, tomatoes and balsamic. This is my favorite restaurant dish, made healthier!

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Yield: 6 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Salad:

1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
5 medium ripe tomatoes (diced)
1/4 small red onion (sliced thin)
1 tbsp chopped fresh basil
kosher salt and pepper to taste
6 cups baby arugula

For the chicken:

24 oz 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced in half lengthwise
3/4 cup whole wheat Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese (or parmesan)
1 lemon (juice of)
1 tbsp olive oil
kosher salt
fresh cracked black pepper
olive oil spray (I used my misto)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk olive oil and balsamic.
Add tomatoes, basil and onions; season with salt and pepper. and toss.
Set aside at least 10 minutes so the juices combine.
Preheat oven to 450°.
Place a large baking pan in the oven to get hot.
Combine breadcrumbs and grated cheese in one bowl.
In another bowl combine olive oil, lemon juice, and pepper.
Lightly pound chicken breasts into cutlets, you should have 6.
Wash and dry cutlets well with paper towels; season with salt and pepper.
Dip cutlets into lemon/oil mixture, then into breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
Remove the baking pan from the oven and spray with cooking spray.
Place the chicken on the baking sheets and spray with olive oil spray on top.
Bake chicken, turning once halfway through for about 15 minutes total, or until chicken is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and top with arugula and tomato salad on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 3oz chicken with salad, Calories: 250kcal, Carbohydrates: 17.4g, Protein: 24.3g, Fat: 8.5g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 54mg, Sodium: 87.2mg, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 1.1g

- WW Points: 4

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