Description
Crispy golden chicken schnitzel emerges as a delightful Austrian classic that brings comfort and flavor to dinner tables. Tender chicken cutlets coated in seasoned breadcrumbs promise a satisfying crunch you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 4 chicken breasts
Breading:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups breadcrumbs
Seasonings and Accompaniments:
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) vegetable oil
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Optional Garnish:
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken breasts by placing them between plastic wrap and gently pounding with a meat mallet until uniformly thin, approximately ¼-inch thickness.
- Create a breading station with three separate shallow dishes: first with seasoned flour (salt, pepper, and paprika), second with whisked eggs, and third with breadcrumbs.
- Carefully coat each chicken breast by first dredging in seasoned flour, ensuring complete and even coverage, then dipping into beaten eggs, and finally coating thoroughly with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F, creating a shimmering surface that indicates proper temperature.
- Gently place breaded chicken into hot oil, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy, ensuring internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer schnitzel to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil and maintain crispiness.
- Serve immediately with fresh lemon wedges, allowing diners to squeeze citrus over the hot schnitzel for bright, tangy flavor.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top for a fresh, herbaceous garnish that adds color and subtle brightness to the dish.
Notes
- Tenderize chicken evenly to ensure uniform cooking and prevent thick, uneven sections that might remain raw.
- Pat chicken completely dry before breading to help coating adhere perfectly and create extra crispy exterior.
- Use fresh breadcrumbs for maximum crunchiness, which delivers superior texture compared to pre-packaged versions.
- Allow oil to reach precise temperature to prevent soggy or greasy schnitzel, using a thermometer for accuracy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg