Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 (Makes 8 Schnitzels)

  • Calories

    344 kcal

  • Cuisine

    German

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

You’ll love the crispy breaded exterior and the tender center of this Chicken Schnitzel recipe. Pan-fried to golden perfection with freshly squeezed lemon on top. This recipe is from my new cookbook, Natasha's Kitchen.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lb 2 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • extra light olive oil or canola oil, or any high-heat cooking oil
  • coarse salt to sprinkle on fried chicken
  • Lemon wedges for serving
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Instructions

  1. Line a cutting board with plastic wrap. Place the chicken on the cutting board in a single layer and cover the cutlets with a second layer of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin or the bottom of a heavy saucepan to pound the chicken thin, about 1⁄4 inch. Cut each cutlet in half.
  2. Set up three medium bowls: In the first, combine the flour, garlic salt, paprika, and pepper. In the second, use a fork to beat the eggs. In the third, add the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge both sides of each cutlet in the flour, then the egg, letting any excess drip back into the bowl before breading the chicken in the panko. It helps to use a fork or tongs for this process to keep your hands clean.
  4. Repeat with the remaining cutlets. Let the breaded cutlets rest for 10 minutes if time permits and the breading will stick better when frying.
  5. Heat a large non-stick or cast iron pan over medium heat and add just enough oil to coat the bottom (about 3 Tbsp). When the oil shimmers, add a few cutlets to the pan, not crowding them. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side or until crispy and golden. Reduce the heat if they are browning too quickly. Transfer the cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate and slice into one to test for doneness; the juices should run clear and the meat should no longer be pink. Immediately sprinkle the cutlets with salt.
  6. Repeat with the remaining cutlets, adding more oil as needed. To serve, squeeze the lemon wedges over the top.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 2schnitzels Calories 344kcal (17%) Carbs 23g Protein 43g (86%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.03g Cholesterol 192mg (64%) Sodium 1556mg (65%) Potassium 721mg (21%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 294IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 66mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(Makes 8 Schnitzels)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 344 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 2schnitzels
Calories 344kcal 17%
Carbs 23g
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.03g 2%
Cholesterol 192mg 64%
Sodium 1556mg 65%
Potassium 721mg 15%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 294IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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