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Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

This classic German recipe is so easy to prepare and makes the most wonderful-tasting and crispy chicken.

  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 4 chicken cutlets (or 2 chicken breasts cut in half lengthways to make 4 cutlets)
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Chopped fresh parsley or dill, to serve (optional)

Instructions

  1. Put the flour in a shallow dish.
  2. Whisk the eggs and mustard together in a second dish.
  3. Combine the breadcrumbs, garlic, salt, and black pepper in a third dish.
  4. Pat the chicken cutlets dry on paper towels.
  5. Heat ½ inch of oil in a skillet.
  6. Dredge the chicken cutlets in flour and then in the egg mixture, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
  7. Cook the chicken in batches in the oil until golden brown, then flip over and cook until cooked through and golden brown on both sides.
  8. Drain off any excess grease and then serve with lemon wedges and some fresh herbs if liked.
  • Author: Marie
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes