MAUREEN'S CHICKEN SCHNITZEL-LITE

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Easier and a lighter version of traditional Schnitzel. Credited to Maureen Clancy in Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic wrap and pound to 1/2" thickness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place flour in shallow dish.
  • Combine egg and mustard in another shallow dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, chives and garlic in another shallow dish and mix to blend.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour; then in egg mixture; then in breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy ovenproof skillet over MED-HI heat.
  • Saute chicken on one side until browned about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; and turn chicken to place unbrowned side down in skillet.
  • Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until chicken is done and browned on underside.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

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