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chicken schnitzel

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel That Will Wow Your Dinner Guests

This crispy chicken schnitzel is a must-try for dinner, offering a crunchy coating and juicy chicken inside.
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Prep Time 35 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts Pounded to 1/2 inch thickness
For the Breading Station
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Seasoned with salt and pepper
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Plain breadcrumbs Preferably panko
For Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Freshly ground works best
  • 1/2 cup Vegetable oil
For Serving
  • 2 pieces Lemons Cut into wedges

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • Meat Mallet
  • Three bowls

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Chicken: Pound the chicken breasts to 1/2 inch thickness between plastic wrap.
  2. Set Up Breading Station: Prepare three bowls with seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  3. Bread Chicken: Dredge chicken in flour, dip in eggs, and press into breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat Oil: Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan until hot.
  5. Fry Chicken: Fry each piece for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain Excess Oil: Transfer schnitzels to paper towels to drain excess oil before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.

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