The Recipe
Matzah Meal Breaded Chicken
A Passover-friendly take on chicken Milanese, breaded with seasoned matzah meal instead of flour and breadcrumbs.
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Ingredients
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 2 cups matzah meal
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Slice the chicken breasts in half horizontally, then pound the halves to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Beat the eggs in one bowl. In a second bowl, mix the matzah meal with the paprika, oregano, salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Heat the canola oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Dredge each piece of chicken in the egg, shaking off the excess, then press into the matzah meal to coat both sides well. Place gently into the pan.
- Sauté about 3 minutes per side, then move to a cooling rack so the excess oil drips off. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Finish in a 275°F oven for about 10 minutes. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Card added in October 2026 from the original post. Nutrition is an estimate per serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 395kcal (20%), Carbohydrates: 21g (7%), Protein: 50g (100%), Fat: 12g (18%)
Responses
comments – I answer every one.
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Have you tried merely spraying the cutlets with oil spray, dredging, and baking them?
Faster
Easier
Cleaner
Many people reheat the cutlets on a heating tray -this is a super alternative.
Ora, those are all good suggestions. I have not tried that method. That would clearly be healthier. I will need to do that and I have the chance this upcoming week. So check back in to see my post somewhere down the road.
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