Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is a delightful dish featuring a crispy, golden-brown coating that envelops tender, juicy chicken. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. Paired with fresh lemon wedges, this dish not only looks beautiful on the plate but also brings back cherished family memories. Easy to customize with your favorite spices, this chicken schnitzel is sure to impress and satisfy everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (enough to cover the pan)
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap until about ½ inch thick.
- Set Up Dredging Stations: In three shallow dishes, prepare flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Coat each chicken breast in flour, then dip into egg, and finish by pressing into breadcrumbs.
- Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat enough vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry Until Golden: Cook breaded chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Avoid overcrowding the pan.
- Drain & Serve: Transfer cooked schnitzels to paper towels to drain excess oil and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg