Pork Milanese (Crispy Breaded Pork Cutlets)
Crispy Pork Milanese made with thin breaded pork cutlets, parmesan, and fresh herbs. Golden, flavorful, and quick to cook, an easy pork cutlet recipe perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
- 4 Boneless Pork Loin Chops
- 1 teaspoon Salt Divided
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground, divided
- 2 Large Eggs Lightly beaten
- 2 Cloves Garlic Finely minced or grated
- 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley Finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Seasoning Optional
- 100 g Breadcrumbs or Panko Homemade or store-bought
- 35 g Parmesan Cheese Finely Grated
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil For frying, or avocado oil or sunflower oil
- Lemon Wedges For serving
Instructions
- Pound the pork chops to an even thinness and season both sides with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon black pepper.
- On a large plate, mix together the breadcrumbs, minced garlic, chopped parsley, Italian seasoning, grated cheese, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of black pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth.
- Dip each pork chop into the eggs, then coat fully in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly so it adheres.
- Heat extra virgin olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the cutlets for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crisp and the internal temperature is 145°F (63°C).
- Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate and serve with lemon wedges.
Notes
Press the Coating Firmly: I like to gently press the breadcrumbs into the pork so the crust stays crisp and doesn’t fall off in the pan.
Maintain Medium Heat: I keep the heat steady so the cutlets turn golden without the coating burning too quickly.
Check for Doneness: I use a quick-read thermometer and pull the pork at 145°F (63°C) to keep it tender and juicy.
Lemon at the End: I always finish with a squeeze of lemon, it lifts the flavor beautifully right before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 377kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 178mg | Sodium: 1002mg | Potassium: 614mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 186mg | Iron: 3mg