Classic German Chicken Schnitzel

Classic German Chicken Schnitzel

A traditional German breaded and pan-fried chicken cutlet, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.

By RecipeBoss
Servings
4
Time Required
30 min

Ingredients

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2 lbs chicken breast
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs
2 cups breadcrumbs
1 tsp salt
0.5 tsp black pepper
0.5 cup vegetable oil

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Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the chicken: Cut chicken breasts in half horizontally to create thinner cutlets. Place each cutlet between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or heavy pan until about 1/4 inch thick. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

  2. 2

    Set up the breading station: Place flour in one shallow dish, whisked eggs in a second shallow dish, and breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.

  3. 3

    Bread the chicken: Dredge each chicken cutlet first in flour, shaking off any excess. Then dip in the whisked eggs, ensuring it's fully coated. Finally, press into the breadcrumbs, coating both sides evenly.

  4. 4

    Heat the oil: Add vegetable oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the schnitzel: Carefully place 1-2 breaded chicken cutlets into the hot oil. Fry for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan. Fry in batches if necessary.

    3 min

  6. 6

    Drain and serve: Remove the schnitzel from the skillet and place on a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil. Serve immediately.

  7. 7

    Prepare lemon slices for serving.

Perfect With

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