Easy Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, this Easy Chicken Schnitzel recipe brings the classic comfort of European cuisine straight to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, these thinly pounded chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether served with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon or paired with your favorite side dishes, this schnitzel is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as quick and simple to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade take on a restaurant favorite is bound to become a family classic.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces Chicken breasts
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 large Eggs
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 2 cups Breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 cup Vegetable oil
- 4 pieces Lemon wedges
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound them gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
Set up three separate plates or shallow bowls. Place the flour in the first plate, beat the eggs with the milk in the second plate, and combine the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third plate.
Coat each chicken breast lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.
Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.
Press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, covering completely. Set the breaded chicken aside on a plate.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
Fry each schnitzel for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if needed, and add more oil between batches if necessary.
Place the cooked schnitzels on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.
Serve the schnitzels immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4370 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 256.8 g | 329% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 134.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 947 mg | 316% | |
| Sodium | 6410 mg | 279% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 263.8 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.0 g | ||
| Protein | 270.2 g | 540% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 300 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 23.1 mg | 128% | |
| Potassium | 420 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
