Description
Chicken Schnitzel is a classic Austrian dish featuring thinly pounded chicken breasts coated in crispy breadcrumbs. This recipe yields a perfectly golden, crunchy exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender interior. Served with lemon wedges and Dijon mustard, it’s a crowd-pleasing meal that’s both comforting and elegant.
Ingredients
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- 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 teaspoons salt, divided
- 4 teaspoons black pepper, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, for garnish
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Serve with
- Lemon wedges
- Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Place chicken breast in a plastic bag or between plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet to ¼-inch thickness. Season with salt and pepper.
- Set up breading station: In one shallow plate, mix flour with 1 tsp salt and pepper. In another, combine breadcrumbs with 1 tsp salt and pepper. In a third plate, whisk eggs with 1 tsp salt, pepper, and Dijon mustard.
- Bread the chicken: Coat chicken in flour, then egg mixture, and finally breadcrumbs. Place on a rack set over a baking sheet.
- Fry the schnitzel: Heat ½-inch vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Fry each schnitzel for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve with lemon wedges and Dijon mustard.
Notes
- Use Panko breadcrumbs for the crispiest texture.
- Maintain oil temperature at 350°F for optimal crispiness.
- Let breaded chicken rest for 5-10 minutes before frying for better coating adhesion.
- Use a wire rack for draining to maintain crispiness.
- Can be breaded up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated before frying.
- For a healthier version, bake at 425°F for 15-18 minutes or air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 40
- Cholesterol: 180
