Description
Chicken Schnitzel is a crispy, golden-fried cutlet made from thinly pounded chicken breasts, seasoned and breaded for maximum crunch and juiciness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (preferably panko)
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil or clarified butter
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts between sheets of plastic wrap or parchment and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Season both sides with salt, pepper, and optional paprika and garlic powder.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat oil or clarified butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry schnitzels for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, use crushed cornflakes instead of breadcrumbs.
- Add grated Parmesan to the breadcrumb mix for more flavor.
- Try with mushroom gravy for a Jägerschnitzel twist.
- Top with a fried egg and anchovy for Holstein-style schnitzel.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 150mg