Chicken Schnitzel recipe

A golden, crispy Chicken Schnitzel is a comfort food classic — juicy chicken cutlets breaded and pan-fried until perfectly crunchy.

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🍗 Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 large eggs

• 2 tbsp milk or water

• 2 cups breadcrumbs (plain or panko for extra crunch)

• ½ cup grated Parmesan (optional, for extra flavor)

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Oil (vegetable, canola, or peanut) for frying

• Lemon wedges, for serving

• Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)

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Instructions

1. Prep chicken → Place each chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about ¼-inch thick.

2. Set up dredging station →

   • Bowl 1: Flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Bowl 2: Eggs beaten with milk/water.

   • Bowl 3: Breadcrumbs + Parmesan (if using).

3. Bread the chicken → Dredge each piece first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to coat.

4. Fry → Heat ¼ inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook schnitzels 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temp 165°F / 74°C). Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.

5. Serve → Garnish with parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.

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🍴 Serving Ideas

• With buttered noodles or spaetzle (German style).

• With a fresh cucumber-dill salad or potato salad.

• On a sandwich with lettuce, tomato, and mayo (schnitzel sandwich).

Would you like me to also include an oven-baked version of chicken schnitzel (healthier, less oil) alongside this classic pan-fried one?