Frango a Milanesa Brasileira (Breaded Chicken with Rice and Salad)
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Ingredients
- 600 g skinless chicken breasts
- 80 g plain flour
- 2 large eggs
- 150 g panko breadcrumbs
- 300 g long grain white rice
- 150 g mixed salad leaves
- 1 lime
- 500 ml vegetable oil for frying
Method
- 1
Cook the rice according to the pack instructions.
- 2
Slice each chicken breast horizontally into two thin fillets and flatten slightly with your hand.
- 3
Dust the chicken in the plain flour, dip in the beaten eggs, then coat well in the panko breadcrumbs.
- 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan and fry the chicken for 3-4 minutes each side, until golden and cooked through with no pink remaining.
- 5
Drain briefly on kitchen paper, then serve with the rice, mixed salad leaves and lime wedges.

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