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Golden-brown breaded veal cutlets, served with lemon wedges and fresh arugula salad on a light-colored plate.

Golden Milanese Cutlets

Classic Cotoletta alla Milanese featuring crispy, golden breaded veal cutlets fried to perfection, perfect for a comforting Italian meal.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 cutlets
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • Meat Mallet
  • Shallow dishes
  • Large Skillet
  • Tongs
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 4 veal cutlets, pounded to 1/4-inch thickness
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1.5 cups breadcrumbs (mix of panko and Italian breadcrumbs)
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup clarified butter (or a mix of butter and olive oil)

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the veal cutlets in lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper for 30 minutes.
  • Prepare three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with Parmesan and lemon zest.
  • Dredge each cutlet in flour, dip in egg, and coat with breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  • Heat clarified butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry each cutlet for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lemon wedges and a fresh arugula salad.

Notes

For a lighter crust, substitute half the breadcrumbs with crushed cornflakes. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the oven for crispness.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 36gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2.5mg
Keyword Breaded Veal Cutlets, Cotoletta alla Milanese, Italian Recipes
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