Chicken Schnitzel
Get ready to transport your taste buds to a cozy European bistro with this delightful Chicken Schnitzel recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are pounded thin, coated in a flavorful mixture of lemon zest and garlic, and then encased in a crispy golden shell of Panko breadcrumbs. Served with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and a sprinkle of chives, each bite is a perfect balance of tender meat and crunchy coating. It's a simple yet impressive dish that will have your family and friends asking for seconds!
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 4-6 ounce skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- Freshly chopped chives
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a plastic bag, one at a time, and pound them so they are about 1/2 inch thick throughout its entirety.
- Prepare 3 bowls, one with flour, salt, pepper, lemon zest and the garlic powder, one with whisked eggs and the last with Panko bread crumbs.
- Place each piece of chicken in the flour, coating both sides, and shaking off any excess.
- Next dunk it into the whisked egg – let any excess liquid drain off.
- Next, coat it with the Panko breadcrumbs.
- Place a large skillet over medium high heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place one piece of Chicken Schnitzel into the pan and let it cook for 3-5 minutes and then flip it over to finish cooking. Each piece should be golden brown on both sides.
- Remove the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat the process with the remaining chicken. Once all the chicken is cooked, give it all a generous squeeze of lemon, a sprinkle of freshly chopped chives, and season with more salt as needed.
Nutrition
- Calories: 667 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content: 49 g
- Protein Content: 61 g
- Fat Content: 24 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0.04 g
- Cholesterol Content: 233 mg
- Sodium Content: 526 mg
- Fiber Content: 3 g
- Sugar Content: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content: 17 g
- Serving Size: 1 serving
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