Description
A delicious and crunchy chicken schnitzel recipe that guarantees a crispy exterior and juicy interior.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (preferably panko for extra crunch)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (95°C) to keep the schnitzels warm while you cook them in batches.
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, place the flour. In a second dish, beat the eggs. In a third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, then coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts, cooking in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer the cooked schnitzels to a baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while you fry the remaining pieces.
- Serve the crispy chicken schnitzels with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier version, bake the schnitzels at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Experiment with different seasonings in the breadcrumb mixture, such as Italian herbs or grated Parmesan cheese, for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Austrian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 150mg