Chicken Schnitzel Sandwich Recipe
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Ingredients
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Chicken Schnitzel
Lemon Aioli
Sandwich Assembly
Method
Chicken Schnitzel
- 1
Pound and prep chicken
Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and gently pound to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm). Pat dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- 2
Set up dredging stations
Place flour in a shallow dish. Beat eggs in a second dish. In a third dish, stir together breadcrumbs, grated parmesan, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- 3
Dredge the chicken
Dredge each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess. Dip into beaten eggs, then coat in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Fry schnitzels
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F/175°C). Fry the breaded chicken in batches 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a rack or paper towels to drain.
Lemon Aioli
- 5
Make the aioli
In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, salt and pepper until smooth. Adjust seasoning to taste.
Sandwich Assembly
- 6
Toast the bread
Lightly toast the four slices of bread in a dry skillet or toaster until golden.
- 7
Assemble and serve
Spread aioli on one side of each toasted slice. On the bottom slices, layer lettuce, tomato, a schnitzel cutlet, and pickle slices. Top with the second slice, aioli side down. Serve immediately with lemon wedges if desired.
