Chicken Schnitzel
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 6 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 6 servings
- Calories
- 577
- Total Fat
- 15
- Saturated Fat
- 2
- Carbohydrates
- 38
- Dietary Fiber
- 2
- Sugar
- 1
- Protein
- 69
- Cholesterol
- 261
- Sodium
- 807
- Total: 30 min
- Active: 30 min
Ingredients
Flavorless oil, for deep-frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 2 tablespoons water
3 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons sweet paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer- Pour 1 1/2 inches of oil into a large heavy pot or high-sided skillet. Clip on a deep-fry thermometer and heat the oil over medium-high heat to 360 degrees F.
- Set up a dredging station: Place the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs in each of 3 separate bowls. Season the breadcrumbs with the paprika, 1 teaspoon salt and a few turns of pepper.
- Place a piece of chicken between 2 large pieces of plastic wrap and use a rolling pin or other blunt object to pound the chicken until it is as thin as you can make it without it tearing. Repeat with the remaining chicken.
- Coat the chicken first in the flour, then in the egg wash and finally in the breadcrumbs. Fry in batches, flipping once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain; season both sides with salt and pepper. Hold in a warm oven if not serving immediately. Serve with lemon wedges.