German Chicken Schnitzel Recipe
404kcal
Ingredients
- 8 chicken breasts 6-ounce skinless, boneless thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons mustard whole grain
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg freshly grated
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 egg lightly beaten
- 2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 4 tablespoon parsley finely chopped fresh flat-leaf
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp pepper freshly ground
- Vegetable oil for frying
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Meat mallet or rolling pin
- Shallow bowls (3)
- whisk
- Paper towels
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- Side salad or accompaniments of choice (for serving)
Method
Prepare the chicken:
- a. Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap.
- b. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts until they are about 1/4-inch thick.
- c. Sprinkle both sides of the chicken breasts with kosher salt.
Set up the breading station:
- a. In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, whole grain mustard, cayenne pepper, and grated nutmeg.
- b. In another shallow bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.
- c. In a third shallow bowl, combine the Panko breadcrumbs, chopped parsley, garlic powder, kosher salt, and ground pepper.
Coat the chicken:
- a. Dip each chicken breast into the flour mixture, making sure to coat both sides.
- b. Shake off any excess flour.
- c. Next, dip the floured chicken breast into the milk and egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- d. Finally, coat the chicken with the seasoned breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere the breadcrumbs.
Fry the chicken:
- a. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- b. Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts into the hot oil.
- c. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- d. Transfer the cooked chicken schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
Nutrition
Calories404kcalCarbohydrates24gProtein54gFat9gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat3gTrans Fat0.03gCholesterol187mgSodium582mgPotassium945mgFiber1gSugar2gVitamin A350IUVitamin C5mgCalcium72mgIron3mg
Notes
Pound the chicken breasts evenly for uniform cooking.
Use whole grain mustard for added flavor in the breading mixture.
Adjust the amount of cayenne pepper according to personal spice preference.
Keep a steady hand when coating the chicken to ensure an even breadcrumb coating.
Use a thermometer to check the oil temperature for optimal frying.