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Easy, Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Chicken schnitzel on a plate with lemons and mashed potatoes
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
15 min
Yields
4 servings

This family favourite chicken dish features a crispy golden exterior with a juicy interior. Pan fried to perfection, simply serve with a side of mashed or roasted potatoes for an easy weeknight meal!

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ingredients

4
chicken breasts, butterflied and flattened
½
cup all purpose flour
2
large eggs, whisked
2
tsp Dijon mustard
Salt, to taste
Pepper, to taste
2
cups plain bread crumbs
2
tsp ground paprika
1
tsp garlic powder
Avocado oil, for frying
Flaked salt, for serving
Lemon wedges, for serving
Mashed potatoes, for serving
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directions

Ingredients for chicken schnitzel
Step 1

Dust chicken breast lightly with flour.

Step 2

In a medium size mixing bowl whisk together eggs, Dijon, salt and pepper.

Step 3

In a separate large mixing bowl stir together bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Eggs, flour and bread crumbs in separate bowls
Step 4

Dip floured chicken breast into the egg mixture followed by the bread crumb mixture, shaking off any excess breading. Transfer to a sheet pan and refrigerate until ready to fry. This step can be done up to 24 hours in advance.

Uncooked, breaded schnitzel on a plate
Step 5

Add avocado oil to a skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is heated, pan fry the chicken on each side until golden and cooked throughout, about 2 to 4 minutes on each side.

Chicken schnitzel on a baking sheet
Step 6

Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with flaked salt and lemon wedges, serve alongside mashed potatoes.

Chicken schnitzel on a plate with lemons and mashed potatoes

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