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Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

This Chicken Schnitzel is a crispy, tender delight! Perfectly breaded chicken fried to golden perfection, it's a weeknight meal everyone will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Austrian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Schnitzel:
  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved)
  • 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp garlic salt
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.5 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • Extra light olive oil, or canola oil, or any high-heat cooking oil
  • Coarse salt (to sprinkle on fried chicken)
  • Lemon wedges (for serving)

Equipment

  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Large skillet
  • Cooking thermometer
  • Paper towels

Method
 

Instructions:
  1. Step 1: Prepare the Chicken. Begin by placing the halved chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick.
  2. Step 2: Set Up Your Breading Station. In the first shallow dish, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic salt, paprika, and black pepper. In the second dish, beat the large eggs until well combined. In the third dish, place the panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Step 3: Dredge the Chicken. Take each piece of chicken and coat it in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Next, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the panko breadcrumbs, pressing them onto the surface to ensure a good coating.
  4. Step 4: Heat the Oil. In a large skillet, pour in enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan by about 1/4 inch. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.
  5. Step 5: Fry the Schnitzels. Carefully add the breaded chicken pieces to the hot oil, frying each side for about 3-4 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Step 6: Drain and Season. Once cooked, transfer the schnitzels to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil. Sprinkle with coarse salt while they’re still hot.
  7. Step 7: Serve. Serve your crispy Chicken Schnitzel hot, with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

Notes

  • For gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour and breadcrumbs with gluten-free options.
  • Consider adding herbs like dried oregano to the breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.
  • To keep schnitzels crispy, place them on a wire rack to cool after frying.