Schnitzel means cutlet in German, and is a popular deep-fried and breaded dish enjoyed in many countries throughout the world. By following this easy recipe you can make scrumptious chicken schnitzels for dinner – always a winner with kids in particular.
Chicken Schnitzel
Prep Time: 15 minutes- Cook Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
Yield: 3-4 servings 1x
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Scrumptious breaded chicken! A particular favourite with kids!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken fillets
- salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp flour
- 3 eggs
- 150g breadcrumbs
- butter or cooking oil
Instructions
- Tenderise the chicken with a meat mallet.
- Season the flour with salt and pepper.
- Coat the chicken pieces in the flour.
- Beat the eggs.
- Coat the chicken in the egg mixture and place immediately into the breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the schnitzel on both sides until brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Alternatively the schnitzel can be baked in an oven for 15-20 minutes at 180°C.
Made this last night, delicious! If you would like a spicier flavour, add a little paprika or chicken spice (no salt if using a mixed spice) to the flour. If you’re making loads or using it to make chicken strips, you’ll have to clean out the pan after a while as the breadcrumbs will start to burn in the oil.