Description
A delicious and crispy spicy chicken schnitzel served with a creamy Caesar dressing, perfect for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (for dressing)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (for dressing)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (for dressing)
- 1 clove garlic, minced (for dressing)
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for dressing)
- Salt and pepper to taste (for dressing)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing the chicken. Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to about 1/2 inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- Set up a breading station: In one shallow dish, place the flour seasoned with salt and pepper. In a second dish, whisk the eggs. In a third dish, combine the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with the breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded chicken breasts in batches, cooking for about 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- While the chicken is frying, prepare the Caesar dressing by whisking together the mayonnaise, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the crispy chicken schnitzel drizzled with Caesar dressing or on a bed of greens with extra dressing on the side.
Notes
- For a healthier option, bake the breaded chicken in a preheated oven at 400°F for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and cooked through.
- Add a twist by incorporating chopped fresh herbs like parsley or basil into the breadcrumb mixture for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg