Austrian Schnitzel (with Chicken)

Name: Austrian Schnitzel (with Chicken)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: German
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/2 c all-purpose flour (or more as needed for coating); 2 eggs, beaten; 1 Tbsp oil; 1/4 c olive oil; 1 c bread crumbs (up to 2 cups); 1 tsp paprika; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 lemons, quartered

By Vicki Butts (lazyme)
@lazyme5909

Most commonly made with pork or veal, this recipe switched to chicken.

Don’t forget the lemon wedges! Lemon is delightful squeezed onto the finished schnitzel. Traditionally, we would serve the dish with potatoes and tangy cooked red cabbage. You will often find it served with fries. Either way, it is a satisfying, tasty dish that you will want to make again soon.

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When thinking of Schnitzel, traditionally it's thought of as a pork dish. However, we loved the chicken twist in this recipe. The crust is golden brown and super crunchy. The chicken, though, stays tender and juicy. The squeeze of fresh lemon juice really adds another dimension of flavor so don't be skimpy with it. The Test Kitchen

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Serves:

Prep:

15 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

4

boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 c

all-purpose flour (or more as needed for coating)
2

eggs, beaten
1 Tbsp

oil
1/4 c

olive oil
1 c

bread crumbs (up to 2 cups)
1 tsp

paprika
·

salt and pepper, to taste
2

lemons, quartered
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How to Make Austrian Schnitzel (with Chicken)

Step-by-Step

Butterfly chicken breasts.
Dredge in flour, then set aside.
Combine eggs, 1 tablespoon oil, paprika, salt, and pepper; mixing well.
Dip floured chicken breasts in egg mixture, then immediately into bread crumbs, coating evening.
Heat ¼ cup oil in a large skillet. Cook chicken breasts until lightly browned on one side, then flip; 3 to 4 minutes a side.
Drain on paper towels while cooking the rest.
Serve hot with red cabbage and mashed potatoes, or with french fries.
Garnish with lemon wedges to squeeze on the schnitzel. Enjoy!