Chicken Schnitzel
Thin, crispy breaded chicken cutlet fried until golden brown. A quick, satisfying main dish with a crunchy exterior and tender meat inside.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Place chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound thin, about 0.25 inch.
Step 2
Set up three bowls with flour, beaten eggs, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper.
Step 3
Coat each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then egg, then breadcrumbs.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Step 5
Fry cutlets 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
Transfer to paper towels to drain excess oil, then serve with lemon wedges.
Tools you’ll need
- meat mallet
- large skillet
- three shallow bowls
- paper towels
- tongs
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