Recipe: Pesto Chicken Milanesa Sandwich & Brisas de Margarita Cocktail

Recipe courtesy Chef Manny, Don Q Rum

Sip on Brisas de Margarita, a breezy blend of Don Q Pasión, Don Q Naranja, and Don Q Reserva 7, shaken with tangerine-pineapple juice and fresh basil. Then treat your guests to a Pesto Chicken Milanesa Sandwich, panko-crusted chicken cutlets layered with fresh mozzarella or burrata, arugula, tomato, and basil pesto for a bite that is crunchy, creamy, and fresh.

Pesto Chicken Milanesa Sandwich

Yield: 4 sandwiches

KEY INGREDIENTS & PREP

• 2 Chicken breasts, boneless and skinless (boneless thighs also work), halved into 4 thin cutlets
• ½ c. Flour, for dredging
• 2 Eggs, beaten
• 1 c. Panko breadcrumbs
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• 1 tsp each Dried oregano and garlic powder, for seasoning
• 4 servings Bread, such as crusty olive bread, baguette, ciabatta, or panini rolls
• 8 oz. Fresh mozzarella or burrata
• 1 Tomato, thinly sliced
• 8 to 12 Basil leaves (2 to 3 per sandwich), plus more for topping
• 2 c. Arugula
• ½ c. Basil pesto

STEP-BY-STEP COOKING GUIDE

1. Bread the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half and pound to an even ¼-inch thickness to create 4 thin cutlets. Season the breadcrumbs with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and oregano. Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the beaten egg, then in the seasoned breadcrumbs. For a thicker crust, repeat the egg and breadcrumb steps.
2. Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until crisp, golden, and cooked through. Remove from the pan, drain on paper towels, and transfer to a baking sheet.
3. Assemble the Sandwich: Spread the basil pesto on the bread. Layer with the chicken, tomato, and fresh mozzarella or burrata, then top with arugula and fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately.

BRISAS DE MARGARITA

Ingredients

• 1 oz. Don Q Pasión
• 1 oz. Don Q Naranja
• 1 oz. Don Q Reserva 7
• 1 Basil leaf
• 7 oz. Tangerine-pineapple juice

Instructions

Combine all ingredients with a cup of ice and blend for a smoothie texture. Serve and enjoy.

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