Oven Baked Schnitzel
Bring the crisp, golden perfection of traditional schnitzel to your table with this healthier Oven Baked Schnitzel recipe! This dish features tender chicken breasts coated in a flavorful blend of panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, and spices, delivering an irresistibly crunchy texture without the need for deep frying. Perfectly seasoned and baked to juicy perfection, this schnitzel is finished with a light spray of olive oil to achieve that signature crispy crust. Ready in under 45 minutes, it’s an easy, family-friendly dinner option that pairs wonderfully with fresh lemon wedges, salads, or hearty sides like mashed potatoes. Enjoy a guilt-free twist on a classic with this oven-baked masterpiece!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cups grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- as needed olive oil spray
- 1 optional lemon wedges
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Lightly spray it with olive oil to prevent sticking.
Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each breast horizontally to create thinner cutlets, or pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
Prepare three separate bowls for dredging: one with the flour, one with the eggs whisked together with the milk, and one with the panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper mixed together.
Dredge each chicken cutlet first in the flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip it into the egg mixture, letting the excess drip off, and finally coat it in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to ensure an even coating.
Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each piece.
Lightly spray the top of the chicken with olive oil spray to help it crisp up in the oven.
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
Remove the schnitzels from the oven and allow them to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Serve the oven-baked schnitzels with lemon wedges on the side for a fresh burst of flavor, and pair with your favorite sides like a crisp salad, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1992 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 50.8 g | 65% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 987 mg | 329% | |
| Sodium | 4215 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 111.6 g | 41% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.8 g | ||
| Protein | 261.0 g | 522% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.4 mcg | 12% | |
| Calcium | 649 mg | 50% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 347 mg | 7% | |
*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.
