Gluten Free Chicken Schnitzel
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4.9
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
494 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Chicken Schnitzel
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Learn to make Gluten Free Chicken Schnitzel with this easy GF, low carb recipe for crispy fried and seasoned chicken breasts. Kosher, meat.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (4 large breasts)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup almond meal
- 1/4 cup za'atar spice blend (or substitute)
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame seeds
- salt and pepper
- oil for frying (pick one with a high smoke point like grapeseed)
- fresh lemon wedges for garnish
Za'atar Substitute
- 2 tbsp parsley flakes
- 1/2 tsp dried crushed mint
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
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Instructions
- Lay down a 2-foot long strip of plastic wrap on your kitchen countertop. Place chicken breasts on the plastic, leaving a 2-inch space between each breast. Cover the breasts with another strip of plastic, so the meat is sandwiched between two layers of plastic. Use a mallet to pound the breasts until they are a little less than ¼ inch thick. Season breasts with salt and pepper.
- Set up two wide, shallow bowls and a large plate on your countertop. In your first bowl, beat the eggs. In your second bowl, stir together the almond meal, za’atar spice blend, paprika, sesame seeds, and 1 tsp salt till well blended. Leave an empty plate nearby where you will place your coated schnitzels.
- Pour oil into a skillet until it’s deep enough for frying (about ½ inch). Heat the oil slowly over medium. While oil is heating, dip each breast one by one into your breading bowls—first coat with egg, then with almond meal mixture. Pat the almond meal coating onto all visible sides of the breasts, making sure there’s an even layer of coating over all the visible surfaces.
- The ideal temperature to fry schnitzel is around 375 degrees F. When the oil is hot (but not smoking or splattering), fry the coated breasts in single-layer batches until they are golden brown on both sides. If your oil is at the right temperature, it should take about 3-4 minutes per side. Don’t fry more than two breasts at a time in a regular sized skillet, or the oil temperature will drop and the schnitzels will become greasy.
- Frying Note: The gluten free schnitzel coating will shed a bit during the frying process, which dirties the oil. Frying up to four breasts in the oil (two batches of two breasts each, one immediately after the other) will work fine. If you are planning on frying more than four breasts, dispose of the oil, clean the skillet, and reheat a batch of fresh oil before proceeding. Or, you can let the oil cool and strain it clean between batches. If you don’t, you’ll wind up with some dirty looking schnitzels!
- After frying, set the schnitzels on a paper towel and pat them dry to soak off excess oil. Sprinkle the schnitzels with salt to taste. Serve hot garnished with lemon wedges and your favorite condiment.
Notes
- You will also need: Plastic wrap, mallet, skillet, paper towels
Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
57g
(114%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
238mg
(79%)
Sodium
299mg
(12%)
Potassium
912mg
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1040IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
2.7mg
(3%)
Calcium
99mg
(10%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 238mg | 79% |
| Sodium | 299mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 912mg | 19% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1040IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 2.7mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 99mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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