Easy Chicken Schnitzel

Crispy, golden, and irresistibly delicious, this Easy Chicken Schnitzel recipe brings the classic comfort of European cuisine straight to your kitchen. Perfectly seasoned with a blend of garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper, these thinly pounded chicken breasts are coated in a crunchy breadcrumb crust and pan-fried to perfection in just 20 minutes. Whether served with a zesty squeeze of fresh lemon or paired with your favorite side dishes, this schnitzel is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that’s as quick and simple to prepare as it is satisfying to eat. Ideal for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this homemade take on a restaurant favorite is bound to become a family classic.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Chicken breasts
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 large Eggs
• 2 tablespoons Milk
• 2 cups Breadcrumbs
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 cup Vegetable oil
• 4 pieces Lemon wedges

Directions

Step 1

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap or parchment paper. Pound them gently with a meat mallet or rolling pin until they are about 1/4-inch thick.

Step 2

Set up three separate plates or shallow bowls. Place the flour in the first plate, beat the eggs with the milk in the second plate, and combine the breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika in the third plate.

Step 3

Coat each chicken breast lightly in the flour, shaking off any excess.

Step 4

Dip the floured chicken into the egg mixture, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 5

Press the chicken firmly into the breadcrumb mixture, covering completely. Set the breaded chicken aside on a plate.

Step 6

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. The oil should be hot but not smoking.

Step 7

Fry each schnitzel for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if needed, and add more oil between batches if necessary.

Step 8

Place the cooked schnitzels on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 9

Serve the schnitzels immediately with lemon wedges on the side. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1422.7 grams (1422.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4370

Total Fat 256.80g	329%
Saturated Fat 42.70g	214%
Polyunsaturated Fat 134.40g
Cholesterol 947mg	316%
Sodium 6410mg	279%
Total Carbohydrate 263.80g	96%
Dietary Fiber 12.80g	46%
Total Sugars 18.00g
Protein 270.20g	540%

Vitamin D 95IU	475%
Calcium 300mg	23%
Iron 23mg	128%
Potassium 420mg	9%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.0%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 23.7%