This recipe provides a step-by-step guide to creating perfectly crispy and delicious chicken schnitzels. It's a simple yet flavorful dish that can be served with a variety of sides for a complete meal.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 200 g breadcrumbs
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 eggs
- 120 g flour
- 4 lemon wedges
- 250 ml oil
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness using a meat mallet.
Step 2
Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and paprika.
Step 3
Dredge each chicken breast first in flour, then in the beaten eggs, and finally in the breadcrumb mixture, ensuring an even coating.
Step 4
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Fry the chicken breasts in the hot oil for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Step 6
Transfer the cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Step 7
Serve the chicken schnitzels with lemon wedges.