Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Delight

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Craving a mouth-watering meal? Try this chicken schnitzel recipe! Easy to make, crispy and savory, it's the perfect dinner option.

PREP TIME

15 minutes

COOK TIME

10 minutes

SERVES

8 servings

About this recipe

Looking for an easy and delicious dinner idea? Try making chicken schnitzel! This classic Austrian dish is beloved around the world for its crispy, savoury, and addictive flavours. To make it, start by pounding your chicken fillets and coating them in egg and breadcrumbs. Then, fry them until they’re perfectly golden brown and crispy. It’s a straightforward process that will leave you with a flavour explosion in every bite.

What’s even better is that there are other ways to cook chicken if you’re looking to switch things up. You can also try crumbing tenderloins in a different way to make them juicy and tender. Or, if you have kids coming along, make popcorn chicken for a fun and playful twist on classic fried chicken.

What’s great about this chicken schnitzel recipe is that it can be served with a variety of sides. Whether you prefer potato salad, fresh veggies, or a light herb salad, it will all pair perfectly with this dish. And if you need to feed a crowd, it’s easy to scale up the recipe.

In short, if you want a satisfying and easy meal that everyone will enjoy, make chicken schnitzel tonight. Trust us, it’s worth it!

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts, halved lengthwise to form 8 pieces
2 eggs whisked
2 cups (or more) panko breadcrumb
handful chopped parsley
Salt season
2 teaspoons lemon pepper to season
1 litre of oil for deep frying

Notes from Rouba

Use panko breadcrumbs for a crunchier texture. While regular breadcrumbs can be used, panko breadcrumbs have a coarser texture that creates a crunchier coating on the schnitzel.
Make sure to use clean oil. When frying the schnitzel, be sure to use fresh and clean oil. Dirty oil can impart an unpleasant flavour to the schnitzel, so it’s important to use fresh oil to achieve the best taste. Furthermore, make sure that the oil is hot enough before adding the schnitzel. This will help ensure that the coating gets crispy and golden brown without absorbing too much oil.
Experiment with different seasonings. For instance, you can try using lemon pepper seasoning for a tangy and flavourful twist. However, if you don’t have lemon pepper seasoning, you can substitute it with other spices or herbs that you prefer or have on hand.

Method

Step 1.

Cut the chicken in half lengthways. Using a meat mallet, pound each piece of chicken until it is an even thickness of about ½ cm. This will help to tenderize the meat and ensure it cooks evenly.

Season the chicken breasts with salt and lemon pepper on both sides.

Step 2.

Place the breadcrumbs and parsley in a shallow dish. Now crack the eggs into a bowl, whisk, and season with salt and pepper.

Take one piece of chicken at a time and dip it into the egg mixture, making sure it's fully coated. Next, coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing the breadcrumbs onto the chicken to make sure it's fully coated.

Repeat the process with all the pieces of chicken.

Step 3.

Once the oil is heated, carefully place the chicken in the oil, cooking in batches if needed. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.

Remove it from the oil with a slotted spoon and place it on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.