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Becky Hardin
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When you want a crispy, flavorful meat to serve with side dishes, try this Chicken Schnitzel. The thinly-sliced chicken tastes great with its seasoned panko breading crust.
Crispy Fried Chicken Schnitzel Recipe
Are you always looking for new entrees to serve with different side dishes? If you typically bake or broil chicken, try this flavorful Chicken Schnitzel recipe.
Instead of preparing chicken breast the usual way, you will coat it in flour, bread it in panko breadcrumbs, and then fry it in oil before serving.
Why You’ll Love this Easy Chicken Schnitzel:
- Super crispy: It is the perfect meat to eat for those who love crispy foods. The crisp texture takes this chicken to the next level.
- Easy recipe: It is not hard to make. You will only need a few ingredients to use when breading your chicken before frying it.
- Side friendly: You can serve it with lots of sides. It goes great with mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, rice, and more.
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How to make Chicken Schnitzel
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- Heat your oil in a large pot or skillet until it is hot and ready for you to use.
- Combine your flour and seasonings in one bowl, eggs and water in a second bowl, and the panko breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- Grab plastic wrap, place your chicken breast between it, and use a meat tenderizer to smash the chicken down until it is thinner.
- Dip a piece of chicken into the flour, followed by the egg wash and then the breadcrumbs. Repeat this process with each piece of chicken.
- Add your chicken to the pot or skillet and fry for about two to three minutes per side until your chicken becomes crispy and golden.
What is schnitzel?
Schnitzel is a breaded, fried meat. Some people use chicken, but you can also use pork and other meats. The meat gets pounded down until it becomes thinner before it gets breaded and fried in oil.
What type of chicken do I need for schnitzel?
It is best to use chicken breast to prepare this recipe for Chicken Schnitzel. Some people like to make pork schnitzel using boneless pork loin chops.
What can I use instead of panko?
If you do not have panko breadcrumbs, you can crush crackers into small pieces before using them as the breading for your chicken.
Other alternative breading options include crushed cornflakes or crushed potato chips.
Recipe Tips and Notes
- Place your chicken in a warm oven if you do not plan to serve it right away. If you are going to serve it within an hour or so, the warm oven will keep the chicken at the right temperature while keeping it crispy.
- Squeeze a bit of lemon juice from a lemon wedge over your chicken for added flavor that goes great with Chicken Schnitzel.
- Serve with a side of broccoli and seasoned red potatoes to prepare a wholesome, tasty meal.
Chicken Schnitzels is a crispy, tasty entree that you may enjoy eating for dinner. You can always save leftovers and eat them on bread or with various sides for lunch or dinner.
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4.56 from 34 votes
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe
When you want a crispy, flavorful main dish to serve with side dishes, try this Chicken Schnitzel. The thinly-sliced chicken tastes great with its seasoned panko breading crust.
Prep: 15 minutes minutes
Cook: 4 minutes minutes
Total Time: 19 minutes minutes
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons water
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
For Serving (optional):
- lemon wedges
- fresh parsley
Instructions
Pour 1 ½ inches of oil into a large heavy-bottomed pot or high-sided skillet. Heat the oil over medium-high heat to 360℉.
Whisk the flour, paprika, salt, garlic powder, and pepper together in one shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and water. Place breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 large eggs, 3 cups panko breadcrumbs, 2 tablespoons water
Place each piece of chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin or meat mallet to pound the chicken to ½- to ¼-inch thickness.
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Coat the chicken first in the flour, then dredge in the egg wash, and finally in the breadcrumbs.
Fry in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, season both sides with salt and pepper to taste. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Hold in a warm oven if not serving immediately. Serve garnished with parsley, with lemon wedges on the side.
fresh parsley, lemon wedges
Notes
Storage: Store chicken schnitzel in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 460Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 189mg63%
Sodium 753mg33%
Potassium 446mg13%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 34g68%
Vitamin A 393IU8%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 5mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Author: Becky Hardin
Course:Main Course
Cuisine:German
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Pat Lawson saysI really don’t like white meat. Would this work with chicken thigh meat?
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- Becky Hardin says
You can give it a try!
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- Kay Gregory says
Can this be baked in oven or air fried instead of frying in oil?
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- Becky Hardin says
Just how the breading is made is not the best for air frying or baking but you can sure try!
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- Mel says
Fantastic recipe ! Just for a change my “Boss” sometimes adds white sesame seeds to the breadcrumbs for a different texture. Either way this is a scrummy meal..Reply
- Becky Hardin says
Thank ya for stopping by, Mel!
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- Ann Rickert says
Can these be frozen for later use?
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- Becky Hardin says
I don’t see anything wrong with it!
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- Ed says
The chicken was nice and crispy but the flavoring was incredibly bland.Reply
- Becky Hardin says
I am sorry this wasn’t for you, Ed. Modify to your liking!
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- Catie says
So easy! We loved it, my husband said it was just like grandmas:)Reply
- Becky Hardin says
What a compliment!
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- Kathy says
I made this last night. I had huge chicken breasts so I cut them in half and didn’t need to flatten it. We loved it this will make our weeknight dinner rotation so easy and tasty. ThxReply
- Becky Hardin says
I’m so happy to hear you loved this recipe, Kathy!
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- [email protected] says
Excellent!! Seasoned the chicken with garlic & onion powder and seasoning salt before adding to flour etc. this is similar to how I make veal Parmesan. Served with tomato and Boursin pasta and tossed salad. Yummy!Reply
- Becky Hardin says
That sounds delish, Joanne! So glad you enjoyed it!
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