Fried Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly flavorful, Fried Chicken Schnitzel is a timeless comfort food that combines tender chicken breasts with a perfectly seasoned breadcrumb crust. This quick and easy recipe features boneless, skinless chicken pounded thin for rapid cooking, then coated in layers of flour, egg wash, and spiced breadcrumbs seasoned with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. The schnitzels are fried to perfection in a hot skillet, delivering a crunchy exterior that pairs beautifully with juicy, well-cooked meat inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings. Serve with fresh lemon wedges to brighten the rich flavors, and watch as this classic dish becomes a new family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless 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 paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 cup vegetable oil
- 1 whole lemon wedges
Instructions
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Using a meat mallet or rolling pin, pound the chicken to about 1/4 inch thickness.
In a shallow dish, place the flour. In a second shallow dish, beat the eggs with the milk. In a third shallow dish, combine breadcrumbs, salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
Dredge each piece of chicken in the flour, shaking off the excess. Dip into the egg mixture, then coat evenly with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the breaded chicken.
Fry the chicken for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. You may need to do this in batches to avoid crowding the pan.
Using a slotted spoon or tongs, transfer the schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side for squeezing over the schnitzel.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2938 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 140.0 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.4 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 67.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 670 mg | 224% | |
| Sodium | 6160 mg | 268% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.0 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.0 g | 54% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.1 g | ||
| Protein | 164.7 g | 329% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.5 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 297 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 21.4 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 1404 mg | 30% | |
*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.
