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Home » Recipes » Beef, Venison, Lamb, Pork

Crispy Pork Milanese for Two

Published: Feb 11, 2023 · Modified: Jun 1, 2023 by Marisa Franca · Leave a Comment

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Crispy Pork Milanese for Two

This Crispy Pork Milanese recipe is an easy and delicious way to enjoy pork chops. It's made with pork loin chops that are dredged in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture, and then fried until golden brown and crispy. Serve it with a simple arugula salad for a quick and flavorful meal!

Pork loin chops coated with panko crumbs and fried over a bed of arugula tossed with a lemon vinaigrette.
Pork Milanese is a crispy and crunchy pan-fried pork served over a fresh salad of arugula tossed with parmesan and lemon vinaigrette.
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  • ❤️ Why I love this recipe
  • 🛒 Ingredients
  • 🗒 Instructions
  • 🔪 Equipment
  • 🤔 FAQs
  • 👩🏻‍🍳 Tips
  • 📚 Variations
  • 🥫 Storage
  • 📗 Related Recipes
  • 🍽 Serve with
  • 📞 Chiacchierata (chat)
  • 📝 Recipe Card
  • 📖 Recipe
  • 💬 Comments

❤️ Why I love this recipe

  • I love the crunchy texture of the pork chops, and it's a great way to dress up an otherwise simple ingredient.
  • This recipe is also incredibly easy and quick to make.
  • Plus, there's something special about sharing a delicious meal with your loved one!

This simple recipe is perfect for a date night in. But, it can also be doubled or tripled with very little effort if you want to feed guests.

🛒 Ingredients

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Image of ingredients needed to make the Pork Chops Milanese with Arugula Salad tossed in lemon vinaigrette.

Note: The full list of this breaded pork chops and arugula salad recipe ingredients with their amounts and options are listed in the recipe card below.

  • pork loin chops
  • eggs
  • Panko bread crumbs -- seasoned
  • parmesan cheese -- both freshly grated and shaved
  • olive oil -- for frying the pork chops and the base of the salad dressing
  • arugula greens
  • lemon juice -- part of the salad dressing
  • kosher salt
  • black pepper

🗒 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The full instructions are in the recipe card below.

Collage of the first four steps to making the breaded pork chops Milanese with baby arugula with lemon.
  1. Season the pork all over with salt and pepper.
  2. Dip each piece of pork in the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere.
  3. Once hot, add the pork chops and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy and the internet temperature is 145 degrees F.
  4. Remove the pork and let it rest a few minutes before slicing.
Collage of last two steps to making the Panko breaded pork loin chops and the baby arugula with parmesan cheese and lemon.
  1. Place the arugula in a bowl and toss it well with salt and pepper. Squeeze on the juice of 1 lemon and drizzle on 1 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well.
  2. Add in the shaved parmesan and toss well. Serve immediately with the crispy pork.

🔪 Equipment

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You’ll need the following items to make this recipe successfully.

  • skillet-- the frying the pork loin chops
  • glass salad bowl - for mixing the arugula and dressing
  • tongs

🤔 FAQs

These are the questions we are most frequently asked about making pork Milanese with arugula salad.

What wine goes with pork Milanese?

White wines like Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, and Riesling are all great options to pair with this dish. For reds, a light-bodied variety like Pinot Noir or Sangiovese would be great.

What is the difference between a pork chop and a pork cutlet?

Both pork chop and pork cutlet are typically made from the same cut of meat, a pork chop is usually a thicker slice that includes part of the rib bone, while a pork cutlet refers to a thinner piece that has been pounded down.

What cut of pork is used for cutlets?

A pork loin chop is usually used for cutlets. They only difference is they are pounded thin.

Are pork cutlets unhealthy?

No, these pork cutlets are not unhealthy. Even though they are pan fried, they are still full of protein and other nutrients.

👩🏻‍🍳 Tips

Here are some tips to help you make the perfect pork cutlets with arugula salad:

  • Pounding the pork chops thin helps them cook more evenly, so don't skip this step!
  • Make sure your pan is hot enough before adding the pork chops.
  • Don't walk away from the stove while you are pan frying these pork cutlets cook super quickly so watch them closely.

📚 Variations

  • If you want to add a touch of heat to the breadcrumb mixture add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Not a fan of parmesan cheese? You can leave it out of the bread crumbs.
  • You could also make this recipe with chicken cutlets instead of pork.
Overhead view of the pan-fried pork chops breaded in crispy breadcrumbs and served over arugula salad tossed with shaved parmesan and lemon vinaigrette.
This Pork Cutlet Milanese recipe renders chops that are juicy and tender. This is a complete meal.

🥫 Storage

Leftovers - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.

Reheating - To reheat, place the pork on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.

Freezing - You can freeze the pork chops in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to three months.

📗 Related Recipes

  • If you love pork chop Milanese you may also enjoy this Homemade Shake and Bake Pork Chop recipe.
  • The next time you are in the mood for a gourmet meal to make for guests, than you can give this Italian Pork Roast Braised with Milk a try. It's a meal to serve with your friends and family around the table.
  • The weather is warming up and that means that it's time to get back to grilling, so change up your usual grill nights with this Grilled Pork Tenderloin recipe.
  • A recipe you may want to try is our easy pork tenderloin rounds we love making for company into our One-Skillet Pork Medallions with Caper Olive Wine Sauce recipe.
A fork holding  bite of arugula salad and a small piece of breaded fried pork chop.
We enjoy every delicious bite of this Milanese style pork chop so much so we make it for our date night in.

🍽 Serve with

  • Are you a fan of a potato side dish? I don't know about you but I think cheesy potatoes pair well with everything, so give these Grilled Cheesy Potatoes a try with this pork chop Milanese recipe.
  • If you are in the mood for pasta tonight, serve up a side of this Orecchiette with Broccoli Sauce with this meal.
  • End this simple meal with a creamy yet sweet treat with this Mandarin Orange Salad. It's great to make ahead but yet tastes amazing.

📞 Chiacchierata (chat)

Pork has become a staple dinner in our household and I am always looking for a way to make something different with this protein staple. That's where this recipe come into play. It's a crispy yet tender way to use this protein and it's budget friendly.

Tutti a tavolo, è pronto!

Two plates with a servings of the breaded  fried pork on a bed of arugula salad.
Classic Pork Chop Milanese recipe is so easy to make but it is so elegant you'll want to serve this delicious dish to company.

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📝 Recipe Card

This recipe is thin sliced pork chops that is breaded with a crispy topping, and then pan fried to perfection. When served on a fresh bed of arugula salad this meal is perfect for a romantic night in.

If you love this recipe please give it 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

📖 Recipe

Seasoned panko fried pork chops Milanese on a bed of lemon arugula salad.

Crispy Pork Milanese For Two With Fresh Lemon Arugula Salad

This Crispy Pork Milanese For Two With Fresh Lemon Arugula Salad is a simple yet romantic meal that's perfect for your next date night in.
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Course: Main Course Pork
Cuisine: American-Italian
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
Servings: 2
Calories: 786kcal
Author: Marisa Franca @ All Our Way
As An Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

Equipment Needed

  • Glass mixing bowl
  • Firm rubber tip tongs
  • Large iron skillet

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless pork loin chops
  • kosher salt and black pepper
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1 cup seasoned panko bread crumbs
  • ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Lemon Arugula

  • 6 cups arugula greens
  • pinch kosher salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 lemons juiced
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly shaved parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • Use a meat tenderizer to pound the pork chops until they are about ½ inch thick. You want them all even in thickness.
    Season the pork all over with salt and pepper.
  • Lightly beat the eggs in one bowl.
    In another bowl combine the bread crumbs and parmesan cheese.
    Dip each piece of pork in the egg and then into the breadcrumbs, pressing gently so they adhere.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
    Once hot, add the pork chops and cook on each side for about 3 to 4 minutes, until golden brown and crispy and the internet temperature is 145 degrees F.
    Remove the pork and let it rest a few minutes before slicing.
  • Slice and serve over the lemon arugula!

Lemon arugula

  • Place the arugula in a bowl and toss it well with salt and pepper.
    Squeeze on the juice of 1 lemon and drizzle on 1 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well.
    You can add more lemon juice/oil if you wish – go by your preference!
  • Add in the shaved parmesan and toss well. Serve immediately with the crispy pork.

Notes

NOTE: The calorie count is approximate because you don't consume all of the egg in the recipe nor the Panko breadcrumbs! 
TIPS:
    • Pounding the pork chops thin helps them cook more evenly, so don't skip this step!
    • Make sure your pan is hot enough before adding the pork chops.
    • Don't walk away from the stove while you are pan frying these pork cutlets cook super quickly so watch them closely.
STORAGE: 
Leftovers - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Reheating - To reheat, place the pork on a baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
Freezing - You can freeze the pork chops in a freezer-safe storage bag for up to three months.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 276mg | Sodium: 856mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 1920IU | Vitamin C: 38mg | Calcium: 495mg | Iron: 4mg

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