Oven Baked Mexican Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    652 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Mexican

Oven Baked Mexican Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

This Oven Baked Mexican Chicken Schnitzel is such a great dinner idea for the whole family. The chicken is coated in breadcrumbs and a pinch of taco seasoning, then popped in an oven to bake to a crispy golden brown. This is a healthy way to make schnitzel! Then for the toppings - lime, avocado, beans, tomato and a sprinkling of cheese, mean this baked chicken schnitzel is sure to be a hit!

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Ingredients

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For the breadcrumbs

  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • cooking spray

For the batter coating

  • 1 egg
  • 2 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt see note 1

For the chicken

  • 4 chicken breast
  • cooking spray

For the topping

  • 1 avocado
  • pinch salt
  • ½ cup Kidney Beans or black beans
  • 2 tablespoon red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 tablespoon tomato chopped
  • 1 tablespoon onion red, chopped
  • 1 cup cheese shredded, see note 2
  • cilantro fresh

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 390ºF/200ºC.
  2. Mix the panko breadcrumbs with the taco seasoning.
  3. Spray a baking sheet with a very generous layer of oil then spread the seasoned panko over the tray. Mix gently with your hands.
  4. Bake for 5-7 minutes until golden.
  5. Remove from the oven and increase the oven temperature to 430ºF/220ºC.
  6. Break an egg into a shallow bowl and lightly whisk to mix the white and yolk. Add in the flour, mayonnaise, mustard, taco seasoning, and salt (if needed) then mix to form a thick paste.
  7. Place the chicken smooth side up on a sheet of baking paper or gladwrap/clingfilm. Cover with a second sheet and use a rolling pin or smooth meat hammer to flatten the chicken until it is about ½inch/1.25cm thick all over. Repeat with all 4 chicken breasts.
  8. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet and spray/brush lightly with oil.
  9. Dip the chicken breast into the batter then transfer to the tray of breadcrumbs. Carefully flip the chicken so both sides are well coated with the crispy crumb. Place onto the oiled rack and repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
  10. Bake the chicken for 10 minutes until crispy and golden.

Whilst the chicken is baking get the toppings ready to go.

  1. Peel the avocado and remove the pit.
  2. Use a fork to smash the avocado together with a little salt.
  3. Once the chicken has cooked turn the broiler to high.
  4. Top each chicken schnitzel with some smashed avocado
  5. Sprinkle over the beans, bell pepper, tomato, red onion, and fresh cilantro. Top each schnitzel with ¼ cup of grated cheese.
  6. Place under the broiler for 2-4 minutes until melted and golden.
  7. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Check the ingredients of your taco seasoning, if it has salt added then you will not need extra salt.
  • You can use any shredded cheese you like. A Mexican blend, Pepper Jack or Mozzarella would be great choices.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 652kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 36g (12%) Protein 63g (126%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 213mg (71%) Sodium 1117mg (47%) Potassium 1302mg (28%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 530IU (11%) Vitamin C 14.6mg (16%) Calcium 277mg (28%) Iron 3.9mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 652 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 652kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 36g 12%
Protein 63g 126%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 213mg 71%
Sodium 1117mg 47%
Potassium 1302mg 28%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 530IU 11%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 16%
Calcium 277mg 28%
Iron 3.9mg 22%

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

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