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Crispy Pork Schnitzel

Crispy, golden pork schnitzel is an easy and delicious dinner recipe. Served with creamy mashed potatoes and vegetables it's a great family dinner.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 (up to 6 depending on size of chicken breasts)
Calories: 288 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Austrian

Ingredients

  • 500 g (1lb) Pork tenderloin / Pork fillet Sliced into 5cm medallions
  • 1½ cups flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 2½ cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup oil

Instructions

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  1. Place pork medallions in between two sheets of parchment paper.
  2. Flatten with a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  3. Place flour, salt, paprika and garlic powder into a wide bowl suitable for dipping the pork in. Whisk eggs into a second bowl and combine the breadcrumbs, salt, pepper and oregano into another.
  4. Coat the pork first into the flour, then in the beaten eggs and finally in the seasoned breadcrumbs.
  5. Heat 1-2cm (½ inch) vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium high heat.
  6. Carefully lay the pork into the hot oil and allow to cook for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
  7. Remove the cooked schnitzel from the pan and allow to drain on a paper towel lined plate.
  8. Serve with lemon wedges and sides of your choice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 31g (62%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 81mg (27%) Sodium 1504mg (63%) Potassium 572mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 123IU (2%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4(up to 6 depending on size of chicken breasts)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288

% Daily Value*

Calories 288kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Protein 31g 62%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 81mg 27%
Sodium 1504mg 63%
Potassium 572mg 12%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 123IU 2%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

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