Pork Milanese Recipe

Pork milanese on a plate with an arugula salad.

This Pork Milanese Recipe features tender pork coated in crispy golden crust that makes an easy dinner delicious. Pair it with a tasty side dish, and you’ll have a new favorite.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Servings:

Calories: 396kcal

Author: Karin and Ken

Ingredients

For the Pork:

4 boneless pork chops about ½-inch thick
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
½ cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon garlic powder
Neutral oil like avocado or vegetable, for frying

To Serve:

Lemon wedges
Optional: Baby arugula tossed with olive oil and lemon juice
Optional: Chopped fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

Place pork chops between two pieces of parchment or plastic wrap and pound to ¼-inch thickness. Pat dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
Prepare three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with eggs lightly beaten, and one with a mix of panko, Parmesan, and garlic powder.
First, dredge the prepared pork chop in flour, then the egg mixture, followed by the Panko-Parmesan mixture, pressing to adhere. Transfer to a plate. Continue with the remaining pork chops.
Heat a thin layer of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, fry pork chops 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden and cooked through (internal temp 145°F). Cook in batches if needed.
Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Season the chops with extra salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with lemon wedges, arugula salad, and a sprinkle of fresh parsley if desired.

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Notes

Try baking or air frying the pork Milanese instead of frying it in a skillet.
Avoid overcrowding the skillet, so the pork cutlets can cook evenly and brown properly.
Pat the pork dry thoroughly with paper towels to ensure that the breading doesn’t fall off.

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