Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Schnitzel Sando Recipe

Inspired by Clio
Time40m
Serves2

arugula, sumac onion, cucumber, lemon aioli

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness. Season with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Station

    In three separate shallow bowls, place flour in one, beaten eggs in another, and bread crumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third.

  3. 3

    Bread the Chicken

    Dredge each chicken breast in flour, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with bread crumbs.

  4. 4

    Fry the Chicken

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Prepare the Sumac Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and toss with sumac and a pinch of salt. Let it marinate for 10 minutes.

  6. 6

    Make Lemon Aioli

    In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt until well combined.

  7. 7

    Assemble the Sandwich

    Spread lemon aioli on slices of bread. Layer with arugula, fried chicken, sumac onions, and cucumber slices. Top with another slice of bread.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Slice the sandwich in half and serve immediately.

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