Best Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Dinner Recipes

CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

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Schnitzel, the German word for cutlet, is also commonly used to describe meat that has been breaded and fried. These are usually a big hit with the kids.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large eggs
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs (3 slices white bread)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 chicken cutlets (about 6 ounces each), pounded to an even 1/4-inch thickness
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup canned reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

In a wide shallow bowl, beat eggs with garlic, parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. In a separate bowl, combine breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Dip each cutlet into egg mixture to coat completely, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, patting it on with your fingers.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook 2 cutlets until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a platter. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to pan, reduce heat to medium, and repeat with remaining 2 cutlets.
Wipe skillet with a paper towel; heat butter until melted. Add wine; heat 30 seconds. Stir in broth and lemon juice; simmer 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, pour broth mixture over cutlets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506 g, Fat 28 g, Protein 45 g

BAKED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

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Growing up, chicken schnitzel was a classic. I decided to make this dish oven-friendly using less oil, and an easier cleanup. This dish tastes great with potato salad, or mashed potatoes and a nice crisp salad. Tastes great the next day cold too! It's a family-favorite! Enjoy with fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Provided by Chef V

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as desired
6 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (butterflied)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 large lemon, zested

Steps:

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over foil. Place baking sheet in preheated oven.
Flatten chicken breasts so they are all about 1/4-inch thick. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
Mix flour and paprika together on a large plate. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs and lemon zest together on a separate large plate. Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture, then egg, and then bread crumbs mixture and set aside in 1 layer on a clean plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Remove baking sheet from oven and arrange chicken in 1 layer on the sheet. Drizzle more olive oil over each piece of coated chicken.
Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the breading is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g