Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Description
The Crispy Chicken Schnitzel recipe involves slicing and flattening chicken breasts for even cooking and a thin, tender cutlet. The coating is a layered dredge of seasoned flour, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs combined with salt, pepper, and oregano, which creates a flavorful, crunchy crust when pan-fried. Cooking the schnitzel in a shallow layer of neutral oil over medium-high heat produces a golden exterior while keeping the meat moist inside. Draining on paper towels removes excess oil for a crisp finish.
This schnitzel is typically served with lemon wedges to balance richness and brighten flavors, making it a versatile dish that complements salads, roasted vegetables, or potatoes. The breaded coating also works well for informal meals or plated dinners.
Attention to flattening the chicken evenly ensures consistent cooking, and seasoning each coating step layers flavor throughout the crust. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain crispness and golden color on each piece.
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 4 egg
- 2½ cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano dried
- 1 cup neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
Instructions
- If your chicken breasts are very large, carefully slice them in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets.
- Place chicken in between two sheets of parchment paper.
- Flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Place flour, salt, paprika and garlic powder into a wide bowl suitable for dipping the chicken in. Whisk eggs into a second bowl and combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and oregano into another.
- Coat the chicken first into the flour, then in the beaten eggs and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
- Heat 1-2cm (½ inch) vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium high heat.
- Carefully lay the chicken into the hot oil and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
- Remove the cooked schnitzel from the pan and allow to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
- Serve with lemon wedges and sides of your choice.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4(up to 6 depending on size of chicken breasts)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 269 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 269kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 157mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 368mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 275IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 69mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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