Description
Chicken schnitzel is a delightful dish that combines crispy panko breadcrumbs with tender, juicy chicken for an irresistible meal. Perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in, this recipe is easy to follow and sure to impress your loved ones. Serve it alongside lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable culinary experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs total)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- ? cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- Flatten each chicken breast between plastic wrap using a meat mallet until about half an inch thick.
- Set up a breading station: season flour with salt and pepper in one bowl, whisk eggs in another, and place panko in a third.
- Dredge each chicken breast in flour, dip in eggs, then coat thoroughly with panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350?F). Fry chicken for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels before serving with lemon wedges.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: European
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken schnitzel (150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg