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Chicken Schnitzel

Chicken Schnitzel

  • 45 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as chicken escalope · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Chicken schnitzel: flattened chicken breast brushed with Dijon mustard and thyme, coated in flour, egg and panko, fried. Mild, serves 2, 45 minutes, video.

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people
  • Chicken Breast Fillet2
  • Dijon Mustard2 tbsp
  • Dried Thyme2 tsp
  • Oil2 tbsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Black Peppercorns1 tsp
  • Lemon Juice1 tbsp
  • Vinegar½ tsp
  • Dried Parsely1 tsp
  • Maida1 cup
  • Eggs3
  • Panko Breadcrumbs2½ cup
  • OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: egg, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy671kcal2684kcal
Protein35g141g
Carbohydrate79g317g
Fat22g88g
Fibre4.8g19g
Sugar4.7g19g

Cookd masalas for chicken breast fillet

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the chicken along the middle, lengthwise to get 2 slices from one chicken breast.

    Chicken Breast Fillet

  2. 2

    Place the chicken on a cutting board, cover it with cling wrap. Hammer the chicken breasts gently till it becomes a little flat and set it aside.

  3. 3

    In a bowl, Add mustard, thyme, oil, salt, pepper and lemon juice, parsley and mix it well till it all combines.

    Dijon MustardDried ThymeOilSaltBlack PeppercornsLemon JuiceVinegarDried Parsely

  4. 4

    Brush this marinade on the flattened chicken slices on both sides evenly and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes.

  5. 5

    Coat the marinated chicken in the flour first, then eggs and finally the bread crumbs. Repeat the same for all slices.

    MaidaEggsPanko Breadcrumbs

  6. 6

    Heat oil in a kadai for deep frying. Once the oil is hot, fry the crumbed chicken slices till it turns golden brown.

    Oil

  7. 7

    Transfer the chicken to a plate, garnish it with chopped parsley and lemon slices. Serve it hot with a salad on the side.

Before you start

How long does Chicken Schnitzel take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 30 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Schnitzel serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Schnitzel vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Schnitzel spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Schnitzel?
2 Chicken Breast Fillet, 1 cup Maida, 2½ cup Panko Breadcrumbs, 3 Eggs, 2 tbsp Dijon Mustard, 2 tbsp Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Schnitzel?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Schnitzel?
About 671 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

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    Pavito MariJanuary 2022

    I triedthis without dijon mustard cz I don't like that flavour. but without that it came out well. thanks.

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