CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Enjoy this homemade Chicken Schnitzel that’s crispy outside, tender inside, and bursting with savory goodness. Perfectly seasoned and fried to golden perfection, it’s a delightful dish for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Lunch
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied and pounded thin
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Coatings: Place flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs in separate shallow dishes. Season the flour with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each chicken piece in flour, dip in beaten eggs, and then coat evenly with breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Schnitzel: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
- Serve: Serve the Chicken Schnitzel hot, accompanied by lemon wedges for a zesty touch.
Nutrition
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 300mg