chicken thigh schnitzel with mustard cream sauce

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beulah, MI
Updated on Oct 29, 2025

I love this crispy chicken. The Panko makes it so crispy that the sauce doesn't make it soggy. It's so good. Thighs are so juicy and way better than a dry chicken breast.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup corn starch
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • olive oil
  • MUSTARD CREAM SAUCE
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons drained capers
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice

How To Make chicken thigh schnitzel with mustard cream sauce

  • Step 1
    Pound the chicken out with plastic wrap until they are uniform in size. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Step 2
    Set up 3 dredging stations. Place the corn starch in one dish. Season it with salt. Place the eggs in another dish and mix them well.
  • Step 3
    Place the Panko in a large baggie and run a rolling pin over the outside to crush them up smaller so they stick to the chicken well and make it super crunchy.
  • Step 4
    Dredge the chicken in the corn starch and shake off the excess. Dredge in the eggs, then into the panko. Set them aside on a baking sheet until all are done. Let them sit on the counter while you make the sauce.
  • Step 5
    Place the butter in a saucepan. Once it's melted, add the flour and whisk. Cook 2 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Add the mustard and mix well. Then add the chicken stock. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer, and simmer 5 minutes.
  • Step 7
    Add the heavy cream and bring to a boil again. Reduce to a simmer and stir in the capers and lemon. Add the paprika. Taste and adjust for salt. Set aside and keep warm.
  • Step 8
    Add about an inch of oil to a pan and get it hot. Reduce the heat and add the chicken cutlets, and cook until browned well on both sides, about 7 minutes, turning often.
  • Step 9
    Serve the cutlets with the sauce over.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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