Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Chicken Schnitzel at home with this easy recipe. Tender chicken breasts are coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh parsley for a classic German-inspired dish.
Ingredients
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Chicken Schnitzel:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Serving:
- lemon wedges
- chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Pound Chicken: Place each chicken breast between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season Chicken: Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Prepare Coating: Set up three shallow dishes with flour, egg and milk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg mixture, and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Fry Schnitzels: Fry chicken schnitzels in hot oil until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain and Serve: Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve hot with lemon wedges and parsley.
Notes
- Serve with German potato salad, coleslaw, or a simple green salad.
- For extra crunch, use a mix of panko and regular breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German-European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
