Originally published in the June 2014 issue. Photo by Maya Visnyei.
Chicken Schnitzel
By Eshun Mott1
PREP TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
20 min
Makes
4 servings
Photo: Maya Visnyei
Who could say no to a hot, crispy homemade chicken schnitzel? Kids and parents alike will love this easy-to-whip up dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts , butterflied or pounded to 1/4- to 1/8-in. thick
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/4 cup canola oil
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt. Place flour in a shallow bowl. In a second shallow bowl, beat eggs together with mustard. In a third shallow dish, combine panko, flax and chili powder.
- Dredge chicken first in flour, then in eggs to moisten, and finally in panko to coat. Lay chicken on a baking sheet and repeat with remaining chicken pieces. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large frying pan on medium heat. Working in batches, and adding remaining oil as needed, fry chicken for 2 min per side or until crumbs are golden and chicken is cooked through.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories
- 442,
- Protein
- 44 g,
- Carbohydrates
- 18 g,
- Fat
- 21 g,
- Fibre
- 3 g,
- Sodium
- 468 mg.
