Name: Chicken Milanesa with Maggi Ranch Sauce
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup crème fraîche; 1/4 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons Maggi seasoning sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more; Kosher salt; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 11/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs); 4 small skinless, boneless chicken breasts, pounded 1/4 inch thick; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 1/2 English hothouse cucumber, thinly sliced lengthwise; 4 red radishes, trimmed, sliced; 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar; Pinch of sugar; Aleppo-style pepper (for serving)

Chicken Milanesa with Maggie ranch sauce on a plate with sliced radishes and cucumbers.

Photo by Alex Lau

This irresistible matchup of crispy and creamy releases more dopamine than a bag of Cheetos.

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