Schnitzel is a very thin slice of meat that's been pounded out then breaded and fried. Schnitzel can be made with pork, veal, beef, turkey or chicken. The meat is crispy and delicious!
This easy schnitzel recipe uses chicken breast, and it's ready in only about 20 minutes. Serve this easy, crispy chicken recipe with your favorite side dishes or vegetables.
Cuisine: European
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk or water
- 3 cups panko breadcrumbs or dry breadcrumbs
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 4 - 6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Here's how to make it:
- Put the flour into a bowl. Beat the eggs and milk or water together in another bowl. In a third bowl, add the breadcrumbs and paprika. Season the flour and breadcrumbs with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Pound the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until very thin. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
- Dip the chicken into the flour, then into the egg, then into the breadcrumbs. Fry in the hot oil until golden brown on both sides and cooked through, about 2 minutes per side. (You may have to fry the chicken in batches.) Serve hot with lemon wedges, if desired.
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