Chicken Milanese has been updated for summertime grilling. Chicken breasts are seasoned, grilled to perfection and topped with baby greens tossed in a homemade lemon vinaigrette then sprinkled with shredded Parmesan.
Time to add our Chicken Milanese With Lemon & Fresh Basil Vinaigrette to your grilling menu!
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Grilled Chicken Milanese with Lemon & Fresh Basil Vinaigrette
Chicken Milanese, “in the style of Milan”, typically is a chicken cutlet that’s been coated in a Parmesan, lemon and breadcrumb coating and topped with greens.
I’ve lightened up this traditional Milanese style chicken for summer by seasoning and grilling the chicken and then topping it with baby greens tossed in a homemade Lemon and Fresh Basil Vinaigrette and sprinkled with shredded Parmesan.
There are so many fresh summer flavors in every bite of our grilled chicken Milanese that, trust me, you won’t miss the breaded coating!
So let’s fire up the grill because it’s time for our fabulously delicious Chicken Breasts Milanese!
Recipe Tips
- You can make the salad dressing ahead and toss just before serving
- Cook the chicken ahead and serve this recipe at room temperature
Substitutions
- Boneless chicken thighs can replace chicken breasts
- Dark balsamic vinegar can be used instead of white balsamic vinegar
- You can use baby arugula or baby kale instead of mixed baby greens
- Grated Parmesan can substitute for shredded Parmesan
Ingredients
Chicken milanese ingredients:
- chicken breasts
- kosher salt
- dried basil
- pepper
- olive oil
- white balsamic vinegar
- fresh basil
- lemon juice
- lemon zest
- honey
- baby greens
- orange and/or red grape tomatoes
- shredded Parmesan cheese
Summer Side Dishes For Cookouts
When you already have you a tossed baby lettuce salad on top of your chicken, these summer side dishes will be delicious additions to your meal.
Grilled Avocados With Mango Salsa is an easy recipe for lightly seasoned avocados that are grilled to perfection and topped with a homemade lime-kissed mango salsa. Delicious as an appetizer or side dish, these grilled avocados will be the hit of your summer time get togethers.
Strawberry Pistachio Quinoa lightly coated in a lemon oregano vinaigrette is a great way to use those fragrant strawberries of summer.
Don't forget some corn on the cob! Just throw Grilled Corn With Tomato Basil Butter on the grill for some caramelized flavor. Then slather with butter flavored with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil for some lip-smackin’ goodness!
Lemon Basil Avocado Quinoa with a light citrus dressing, fresh basil and the super food avocado, is a light yet satisfying nutritious addition any summer meal.
The crunch of fresh fennel, the juiciness of mandarin oranges and the crispness of radishes all come together in a lime-kissed vinaigrette to make Fresh Fennel & Mandarin Salad an amazing combination of flavors and textures.
Jalapeno Lime Summer Fruit Salad , an easy fruit salad recipe that’s bursting with sweet juicy berries and watermelon, fresh mint, zesty lime and a hint of jalapeno heat, is a refreshing addition to your summer menu!
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Grilled Chicken Milanese Recipe
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Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/4 tsp. dried basil
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 2 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 Tbs. white balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbs. thinly sliced fresh basil
- 1 Tbs. lemon juice
- 2 tsp. lemon zest
- 1 tsp. honey
- 4 cups baby greens, 4 ounces
- 1 cup orange and/or red grape tomatoes, halved lengthwise
- 2 Tbs. shredded Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat grill for direct heat grilling.
- Season chicken with 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, dried basil and pepper.
- Grill chicken until juices run clear and meat thermometer reads 165F, turning once.
- Meanwhile, in bowl combine oil, white balsamic vinegar, fresh basil, lemon juice, lemon zest, honey and remaining 1/4 tsp. kosher salt until blended.
- Add baby greens and tomatoes. Toss until evenly coated.
- Arrange chicken on serving platter. Top with baby greens and sprinkle with shredded Parmesan.
