Chicken Schnitzel
A simple yet delightful Chicken Schnitzel recipe featuring crispy breaded chicken breasts, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat until it’s hot.
- Prepare your dredging stations with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate bowls.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
- Fry the chicken breasts in the hot oil for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain the schnitzels on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Serve the schnitzels hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Notes
Chicken Schnitzel pairs well with a fresh green salad, mashed potatoes, or tangy coleslaw and can be adapted for gluten-free diets.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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