Chicken Schnitzel
4 servings Don't be intimidated with the name of this meal. Chicken schnitzel is a very easy beginner meal. In European countries, it is commonly prepared from a chicken breast, pork loin, or veal. Choose a side or make it a sandwich, and you are ready to go! The great thing about this meal is that you can deep fry it or prepare it on a regular fry pan using only a little bit of frying oil. The decision is up to you. Read more Read less x saved Tom the Chef Founder January 30, 2024 25 min.25 min.1/5 25 min. 25 min. 1/5 Or serve it as a sandwich in a bun with mayo, lettuce, and tomato. Directions: 1. Meat preparation: 1.1. Make sure that the chicken breasts are properly rinsed under cold water (to remove surface bacteria) and the unwanted parts are removed. 1.2. Perform a butterfly cut and then cut each chicken breast in half to reach 4 portions. 1.3. Pound over plastic wrap to ¼” thickness using a meat mallet. 1.4. Salt and pepper from both sides. 2. Breading station: 2.1. Place ½ cup of all-purpose flour on a plate. 2.2. Prepare the egg mixture– place into a medium mixing bowl: 2 eggs ½ cup of milk 2 cloves of garlic – grated Whisk together until combined (about 1 minute). 2.3. Place 1 cup of breadcrumbs into a second mixing bowl. 3. Bread the meat: 3.1. One-by-one, bread each chicken breast from both sides in this order: Flour Egg-milk mixture Breadcrumbs Put aside on a plate for the following frying. Tip: Combine all the leftover breading ingredients, add about ¼ TSP of baking powder, and pan-fry on both sides until golden brown. This creates a perfect, crispy addition to many soups and helps prevent food waste. These fried breading pieces can also be frozen after cooking for later use. 4. Deep fry or shallow fry or air fry: Note: Work in batches based on the size of your equipment – make sure that schnitzels are not touching during preparation. A. Deep fry: Important: Before you start, please read about the deep frying here. 1. Preheat oil to 350°F. 2. Carefully place schnitzels into the fryer one by one. 3. Fry immersed in oil until a nice golden color is reached, and the schnitzels are fully cooked (about 2 minutes from each side). * 4. When done, remove to a cooling rack and let the excessive oil drip off (about one minute). B. Shallow fry: 1. Preheat the pan on medium-high heat with a layer of frying oil (between ¼ to ½”). 2. Shallow fry until a nice golden color is reached and the schnitzels are fully cooked (about 3 minutes from each side). * 3. When done, remove to a cooling rack and let the excessive oil drip off (about one minute). C. Air fry: 1. Preheat your air fryer to 350°F. 2. Place the chicken in. 3. Drizzle the top of the chicken with oil. 4. Air fry until a nice golden color is reached (about 5 – 6 minutes from each side).* 5. Optionally, drizzle with more oil during air frying if needed. 5. Plating & serving: 5.1. Squeeze lemons on each schnitzel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. 5.1. Serve with potato salad, mashed potatoes, fries, or chips and tartar sauce, or as a sandwich! * Check with a food thermometer to make sure that you have reached the minimum recommended safe serving temperature for poultry of 165°F. Kitchen Guide Poultry The USDA minimum safe internal temperature is 165°F. The popular serving temperature is the same as the minimum serving temperature. About the Author: Tom the ChefFounder # 1 120 Followers Published Recipes: 268Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USAMember since: 2023-02-02 Published Recipes: 268 Av. Recipe Evaluation: Location: Iowa, USA Member since: 2023-02-02 Disclaimer All content and information (including recipes, articles, and other materials) on CookingHub.com are the opinions of the authors and are not intended to provide dietary, medical, legal, or political advice. Consult with a professional before deciding to follow these opinions. 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