Chicken schnitzel

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Chicken schnitzel

Chicken schnitzel


Schnitzel literally means cutlet or thin slice of meat.  The meat is tenderised by flattening with a tenderiser, or in my case, a large rolling pin! 


It's a great way to cook chicken breasts, with a delicious crispy coating giving a lovely contrast to the soft meat.  Traditionally it's made with regular breadcrumbs, but I prefer to use Panko breadcrumbs, as they give an even crispier coating.


I like to serve Schnitzel with a wedge of lemon, new or thyme roasted 'saute' potatoes and  a side salad, however it's just as good served with fries and ketchup! 

Ingredients

Ingredients

Chicken breasts (1 per person)

Pack of Panko breadcrumbs

2 eggs

Seasoned flour

Sunflower oil

Lemon (to serve)

Method

Method

  1. If the chicken breasts are large, cut the chicken fillet (tenderloin) from the chicken breasts and save for another dish.
  2. Lay the chicken breasts, one at a time, on a chopping board between two sheets of cling film.
  3. Beat each chicken breast with a rolling pin until they are approx 1 - 1.5 cm thick.
  4. Lay out 3 large plates (or bowls) and a baking tray.
  5. Cover the first plate in a thin layer of flour.  Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Break 2 eggs onto the second plate, and then whisk them with a fork until the white and yolk are combined.
  7. Cover the final plate in a layer of panko breadcrumbs.
  8. Take a flattened chicken breast and coat it in the flour, then the egg and finally the panko breadcrumbs. Then place it onto a baking tray.
  9. Repeat with each piece of chicken, topping up the plates of flour and panko as required.
  10. About 15 minutes before the potatoes are ready, pour sunflower oil into a large frying pan to a depth of 1cm. 
  11. Heat the oil over a medium heat until the oil is shimmering.  To test if the oil is hot enough, throw in a panko breadcrumb and if it sizzles and bubbles, the oil is ready.
  12. Carefully place the chicken breasts into the hot oil. laying them in the pan away from you to avoid splashing.  You may need two pans or to cook them in two batches.
  13. Cook for 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.  If they start to burn, then slightly lower the heat.

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