Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Indulge in the delightful crunch of crispy chicken schnitzel, where tender chicken meets a golden-brown crust that is sure to impress at any dinner table. This easy-to-follow recipe captures the essence of comfort food, bringing warmth and joy to your meals. Perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings, serve it with lemon wedges for an extra zing!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying (about ½ cup)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by placing breasts between plastic wrap and pound to about ½ inch thick.
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip into eggs, then coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry chicken pieces for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel (170g)
- Calories: 404
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 140mg