Chicken Schnitzel
is a popular and delicious dish that features thinly pounded chicken cutlets coated in breadcrumbs and fried to golden perfection. It's a beloved recipe in many countries, including Austria and Germany. Here's a simple Chicken Schnitzel recipe:
Ingredients:
- - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- - 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- - 1 cup breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional, for added flavor)
- - Vegetable oil, for frying
- - Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) to keep the cooked schnitzels warm while you finish frying the remaining batches.
2. Place one chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Use a meat mallet or a rolling pin to pound the chicken gently until it's about 1/4-inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.
3. Season the chicken cutlets with salt and pepper on both sides.
4. Set up a breading station: In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour in one, the beaten eggs in another, and mix the breadcrumbs (and grated Parmesan, if using) in the third.
5. Dredge each chicken cutlet in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess egg to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to ensure they adhere well.
6. In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot (around 350°F or 180°C), carefully add the breaded chicken cutlets to the pan.
7. Fry the chicken schnitzels for about 3-4 minutes per side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. You might need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness of the chicken cutlets.
8. Once cooked, transfer the schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
9. Keep the cooked schnitzels warm in the preheated oven while you fry the remaining batches.
10. Serve the Chicken Schnitzel with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the crispy cutlets. You can also accompany the schnitzels with traditional sides like potato salad, coleslaw, or a green salad.
Enjoy the delightful Chicken Schnitzel with its crunchy exterior and tender, juicy chicken inside. It's a satisfying and comforting meal that's perfect for any day of the week.
