Description
Air Fryer Chicken Milanese with Mediterranean Salad is a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden-brown chicken with a refreshing salad. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also transports you to sunny Mediterranean shores with every bite. Enjoy the harmony of flavors, colors, and textures that will make your dinner feel like a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil (plus more for spraying)
- 4 cups Mediterranean greens (like arugula or spinach)
- 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 cucumber, diced
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pound chicken breasts to ½ inch thickness for even cooking. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, combine panko, Parmesan cheese, and lemon zest. Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in beaten egg, and coat in breadcrumb mixture.
- Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C) for about 5 minutes. Lightly spray the basket with olive oil.
- Place breaded chicken in a single layer in the air fryer; cook for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown, flipping halfway through.
- While chicken cooks, prepare salad by mixing greens, cherry tomatoes, cucumber, and parsley in a bowl; drizzle balsamic vinegar over and toss.
- Serve chicken alongside salad and squeeze fresh lemon juice on top for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, try incorporating herbs like basil or oregano into the breadcrumb mixture. To make it gluten-free, substitute panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes.