Schnitzel with Baby Arugula Lemon Pesto (pork chops or chicken breasts – Oh Olive

Ingredients

• 4 boneless center cut pork chops, 7-8 oz. each, pounded to 1/4-inch thick (You can substitute boneless, skinless chicken breasts here too!)
• 1/2 cup fine bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup flour
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup whole milk
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• fresh ground pepper to taste
• Extra virgin olive oil; Ogliarola, Biancolilla, PIcual, Koroneiki for frying
• lemon wedges (optional)
• 4 cups washed and dried baby arugula
• 1/2 cup Koroneiki, Picual, Arbequina extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup Pecorino Romano
• 2 large cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup blanched, toasted almonds (optional)
• 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 cup flour
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt