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Crispy chicken schnitzel garnished with parsley, sesame seeds, and lemon wedges.
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Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

This chicken schnitzel recipe is absolutely EPIC. A panko blend with fresh parsley and basil with dried herbs, fried to perfection.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: German
Servings: 4
Author: Lindsey Baruch

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast sliced in tenders, pounded
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh basil
  • 1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon ginger powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon smoked paprika and pinch more for your egg mixture
  • 1/2 tablespoon onion powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon black pepper
  • 2 cups panko breadcumbs
  • 2 cups vegetable or canola oil (more if needed)
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • sesame seeds and lemon wedges to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 450 degrees. In a bag or shallow bowl, add all your panko breadcrumb mixture ingredients: chopped parsley, basil, garlic, ginger, paprika, onion, oregano, salt, pepper. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, make your egg mixture, crack 2 eggs with a dash of water, pinch of paprika and salt and pepper. Beat and whisk really well and set aside.
  • Flatten and pound your chicken breasts and slice then into super thin tenders (you can feel free to keep them longer if you prefer). Pound until it's your desired thinness. I like them thin but also like to keep them with a little bit of texture, so I don't go paper thin.
  • Set up your dredging station by dredging the chicken in the egg mixture, then in the breadcrumbs on a plate, coating all around.
  • Pour oil in your cast iron skillet until it fills up less than halfway. Heat on medium-high heat until really hot, add in your chicken and place immediately in the oven for 10-15 minutes - turning halfway. Remove when cooked through and golden brown.
  • Transfer to paper towels to shake off any excess oil. Top with salt and serve! I also love to serve with some lemon wedges or finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and sesame seeds!

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1006mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 469IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg