Description
Chicken Schnitzel breaded with panko crumbs is a crispy, juicy chicken filet and family favorite. It's perfect for a weeknight meal or an elegant dinner party.
Ingredients
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- 2 (21 oz total) boneless, skinless chicken
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups panko crumbs
- 1/2 cup canola or vegetable oil
- Kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast in half. See the examples above in the blog post.
- Place the chicken in a plastic food bag or put it on a cutting board and cover the chicken with plastic. Pound with a rolling pin or meat mallet until it is 1/4 inch thick.
- Generously season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. I like to use 1/8 teaspoon salt and pepper per side of chicken.
- Set up the dredging station by placing eggs in a bowl and the flour and panko crumbs on a plate.
- Dip the chicken breast in flour, then the eggs, and finally in the panko crumbs.
- Place breaded chicken on a plate and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until the oil shimmers. A cast iron pan is ideal for cooking the schnitzel. Drop a few panko crumbs in the oil, and if it sizzles, the oil is hot enough to cook the chicken.
- Cook the chicken for 2-3 minutes per side until the chicken is golden brown and the internal temperature of the chicken is 165°F. If the chicken is golden brown, but the internal temperature of the chicken is not 165°F, finish cooking the chicken in a sheet pan in a 350°F oven until it reaches 165°F.
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If the oil is too cold, the chicken will absorb more of the oil.
- You might need to add more oil to the pan. Fry the chicken in at least 1/4 inch of oil.
- For additional flavor, add 2 tablespoons of butter. This is optional. I cook my chicken schnitzel only in oil and do not add butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 465
- Sugar: 2.3 g
- Sodium: 913.3 mg
- Fat: 24.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Protein: 29.7 g
- Cholesterol: 134.4 mg
Keywords: chicken schnitzel, breaded chicken breast, German-Austrian Food