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Crispy golden-brown breaded chicken schnitzel served on a blue plate, garnished with chopped parsley, coarse salt, and lemon wedges, with a fork on the side.

Chicken Schnitzel

Golden, crispy chicken schnitzel with tender meat inside, finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon – classic comfort made easy!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rest Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: German
Calories: 344
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ lb Chicken Breasts boneless, skinless, halved
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour for dredging
  • 2 teaspoon Garlic Salt for seasoning flour
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika smoked or sweet
  • ½ teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 2 Large Eggs beaten
  • 1 ½ cups Panko Breadcrumbs for coating
  • Extra Light Olive Oil or canola/high-heat oil, for frying
  • Coarse Salt to sprinkle after frying
  • Lemon Wedges for serving

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts between two layers of plastic wrap on a cutting board. Use a meat mallet, rolling pin, or heavy saucepan to pound chicken to about ¼-inch thickness. Cut each breast in half.
  2. Set up three medium bowls: one with flour, garlic salt, paprika, and black pepper; one with beaten eggs; one with panko breadcrumbs.
  3. Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, then in the beaten eggs, letting excess drip off, and finally coat evenly with panko breadcrumbs. Repeat with remaining cutlets.
  4. Let breaded cutlets rest 10 minutes to help the breading adhere.
  5. Heat 3 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add a few cutlets without crowding. Fry 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy, reducing heat if browning too quickly.
  6. Transfer cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle immediately with coarse salt. Repeat with remaining cutlets, adding more oil if needed.
  7. Serve immediately with lemon wedges squeezed over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 43gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, let the breaded cutlets rest 10 minutes before frying. Serve with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, classic finish.

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