Chicken Schnitzel
This chicken schnitzel is coated in seasoned breadcrumbs and pan fried until perfectly crispy, then finished with a squeeze of lemon. Thin, juicy, and ready in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (2 large breasts)
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups panko crumbs
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil or cooking oil
- flake salt
- lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare chicken: Carefully slice through the middle of the breast, butterflying it, creating two thinner pieces. Using one piece at a time, place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag. Pound the chicken breast to about 1/4 inch thick with a meat mallet or a rolling pin. Then cut each cutlet in half. There should be 8 pieces of chicken.
- Dip chicken: Combine 1/3 cup flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a plate or bowl. In a separate bowl, add the 2 eggs and whisk well with a fork. Using a third plate or bowl, add the 1 1/2 cups of panko crumbs. Dip each chicken cutlet in the flour first, then the egg and lastly the panko crumbs. Set aside on a plate and prepare the pan for cooking.
- Cook chicken: Heat a large cast iron pan or non-stick pan over medium heat with 4 Tablespoons oil. When the oil appears to glisten and gets hot, place 4 of the cutlets in the pan. Cook 5 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is 165°F and crispy and golden. Remove chicken and place on a paper towel lined plate. Immediately sprinkle with the flake salt.
- Before serving, squeeze lemon juice on top.
Notes
Bake: Bake at 450°F for 5 minutes, flip and cook another 5 minutes until the center is 165°F.
Air fry: Spray breaded chicken with cooking spray then air fry at 400°F for 8-10 minutes flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 11g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 101mg, Sodium: 635mg, Potassium: 369mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 155IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 34mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
