Smoky Panko Schnitzel Bites
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
257 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Smoky Panko Schnitzel Bites
Description
This recipe uses boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small chunks, lightly seasoned with salt and pepper. The coating blend combines panko breadcrumbs, sesame seeds, smoked paprika, and salt. After dipping the chicken pieces in an egg wash, they are evenly coated in the breadcrumb mixture and then fried in grapeseed oil or another high-smoke-point oil. Frying occurs in batches over medium heat until the coating is a dark golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes per side.
The accompanying honey sriracha sauce blends spicy Sriracha with honey and a pinch of salt, creating a sweet, spicy dipping sauce that highlights the smokiness of the schnitzel bites. The bites' crispy texture pairs well with the tangy and sweet heat of the sauce.
These schnitzel bites make a suitable finger food for gatherings or casual meals. The recipe delivers a satisfying combination of smoky, crunchy coating and tender chicken inside, enhanced by the contrasting dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Schnitzel Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless skinless
- salt
- black pepper
- 2 large egg
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- grapeseed oil or oil with a high smoke point for frying
Honey Sriracha Sauce Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Sriracha sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
To Make Schnitzel Bites
- Use a knife or kitchen shears to cut the chicken breasts into 1- or 2-inch bite sized chunks. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- Beat together 2 eggs with 1 tsp water till fluffy. In another bowl stir together the panko breacrumbs, sesame seeds, smoked paprika and 1/4 tsp salt.
- Coating one piece at a time, dredge the chicken pieces into the beaten eggs, then coat with the panko breadcrumb mixture. Place prepared schnitzel pieces on a plate.
- Heat oil over medium until hot enough for frying. Fry the breaded chicken pieces in batches of 6. If the oil is at the correct temperature, it should bubble and sizzle evenly—no splatters or popping.
- Flip the chicken pieces when they turn dark golden brown. It will take 2-3 minutes per side for the chicken to become golden and crisp. Try to only turn them once, rather than repeatedly turning the pieces-- this will help to keep the crispy coating intact and keep them from becoming overly greasy.Place fried chicken pieces on a wire rack to drain, if you have one. This will keep the chicken as crisp as possible. Use paper towels to catch the oil drips underneath the rack. If you don’t have a wire rack, you can drain the chicken pieces on a double layer of paper towels.
To Make Honey Sriracha Sauce
- Combine sriracha, honey and salt in a small saucepan over medium low heat. Gently heat, stirring constantly, until ingredients are warmed through and thoroughly blended. Remove from heat. Serve warm.
- Serve schnitzel bites hot with warm honey sriracha sauce for dipping. Alternatively, if you are not into sriracha (it's pretty spicy), you can substitute warm honey barbecue sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 257 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 257kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 165mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 1143mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 543mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 585IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 23.8mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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