Chicken Schnitzel
Chicken schnitzel is a traditional Austrian dish that is made with thinly pounded chicken breast coated with breadcrumbs and lightly fried until crispy and golden brown.
| Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount | Nutrition (1 serv.) | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 404 kcal | Sugar | 1 g |
| Carbs | 23 g | Cholesterol | 166 mg |
| Protein | 31 g | Sodium | 278 mg |
| Fat | 20 g | Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 166 mg | ||
| Sodium | 278 mg | ||
| Fiber | 1 g |
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 6 min Total Time: 21 min
Ingredients
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts four – 4 ounce breasts
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ salt
¼ black pepper
2 large eggs beaten with ¼ cup milk or water
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon onion powder
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
vegetable oil for frying chicken
Italian parsley chopped – for garnish
lemon circles for garnish
Instructions
Chicken
Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound the chicken until the cutlets are ¼-½ inch thick.
Breading Station
Mix the flour, salt, and pepper together.
Lightly beat the two eggs with ¼ cup of milk or water for the eggwash.
Mix panko bread crumbs, garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper together.
Cook and Serve
Add ½ cup of vegetable oil to a large frying pan, then place it over medium-high heat.
When the oil is hot, carefully place the breaded chicken cutlets into the pan and saute until golden brown (about 3 minutes per side)*The chicken is cooked when the internal temperature has reached 165°F.
Remove the cooked chicken breasts from the pan and place them on a wire rack to drain for one minute.
Garnish with chopped parsley and lemon circles.