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Cacciatore-Style Chicken Milanese

10 MINPrep Time
25 MINCook Time
4Servings
(1)
by Giada De Laurentiis
Beginner
Photo Credit: Elizabeth Newman
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This recipe is like two classic Italian dishes in one: crispy cutlets of Chicken Milanese, and the flavorful sauce of Chicken Cacciatore. Think of this as a bright summer version of Cacciatore - fresh cherry tomatoes are the star, along with fresh mushrooms, bell pepper and onion with capers and herbs. The fresh flavor of the vegetables pairs perfectly with crispy chicken.

What makes this dish even better is that it's a one-pan situation - perfect for weeknights! Additionally, this recipe uses rice flour and gluten-free panko, so it's totally gluten-free. However, you could easily replace with flour and regular panko breadcrumbs.

If you're looking for classic versions of this dish, check out my Chicken Cacciatore or Chicken Milanese - but I do love this spin, especially in late spring and summer.

Cacciatore-Style Chicken Milanese
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Cacciatore-Style Chicken Milanese

Category

Main Course

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

    For The Chicken:

  • 4 chicken cutlets (about 4 ounces each, pounded thin)
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup rice flour
  • 2 large eggs (beaten)
  • 3/4 cup gluten-free panko
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (optional)
  • For The Sauce:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
  • 5 ounces cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1/2 red onion (chopped)
  • 1 yellow bell pepper (diced)
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoons capers (drained)
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, (such as Tutto Calabria)
  • 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Instructions

  1. For the chicken: Season the pounded cutlets evenly on all sides with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Put the rice flour, eggs and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with 1/4 teaspoon salt, the eggs with 1/4 teaspoons salt and the breadcrumbs with 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Working with one piece at a time, dredge the seasoned chicken cutlets in the flour, then the egg mixture and finishing with the breadcrumbs, pressing gently to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere evenly.
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the oil to the hot pan and heat another 10 seconds. Working in batches if necessary, add the breaded chicken to the pan and cook until the first side is deep golden brown and the chicken begins to look cooked around the edges, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the cutlets and continue to cook on the second side until golden brown and crispy, about 3 minutes more. Remove the chicken to a wire rack and season with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper if desired.
  4. For the sauce: Wipe out the pan if needed and return to medium heat. Add the olive oil, mushrooms and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring often, until deep golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the onions, bell peppers and 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook to soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, capers, oregano, crushed red pepper flakes if using and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook until the tomatoes start to release their juices, about 3 minutes longer. Spoon the sauce over the crispy cutlets and serve topped with the basil.

Nutrition

Nutrition

per serving
Calories
570
Amount/Serving % Daily Value
Carbs
39 grams
Protein
43 grams
Fat
27 grams
Saturated Fat
5 grams
Trans Fat
1 grams
Cholesterol
201 milligrams
Sodium
2361 milligrams
Fiber
3 grams
Sugar
3 grams
Unsaturated Fat
18 grams
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1 comment

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    Lisa Sassi - Jun 09

    I like this idea something different to make for entertaining instead of sausage and peppers. Thanks,

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