Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

Directions for Preparing Chicken Schnitzel

1. 1

   Prepare the Chicken

   Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap. Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to gently pound the chicken to an even thickness of about 1/2 inch. This helps the chicken cook evenly.

2. 2

   Season the Chicken

   In a small bowl, mix together the salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Sprinkle this seasoning evenly over both sides of the pounded chicken breasts.

3. 3

   Set up Breading Station

   In three shallow dishes, set up your breading station. In the first dish, place the all-purpose flour. In the second dish, beat the eggs until well combined. In the third dish, place the breadcrumbs.

4. 4

   Bread the Chicken

   Dredge each seasoned chicken breast in the flour, shaking off any excess. Next, dip the chicken in the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off. Finally, coat the chicken in the breadcrumbs, pressing lightly to ensure an even covering.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. You can test if the oil is hot enough by dropping in a small piece of breadcrumb; if it sizzles, the oil is ready.

6. 6

   Fry the Chicken

   Carefully place the breaded chicken breasts in the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.

7. 7

   Drain the Chicken

   Once cooked, transfer the chicken schnitzels to a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

8. 8

   Serve

   Garnish the schnitzels with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy your delicious Chicken Schnitzel!