German Chicken Schnitzel

Crisp breadcrumbed chicken escalopes, golden and juicy, served with lemon.

TIME BREAKDOWN
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 35 minutes
Vegetarian
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Nuts
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Serves
4 people
Difficulty
Easy

Ingredients

  • 4 skinless chicken breast fillets
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 60g plain flour
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tbsp whole milk
  • 120g fine dried breadcrumbs
  • Sunflower oil, for shallow frying
  • Lemon wedges, to serve
  • Potato salad, to serve

Method

  1. Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally, then bash between sheets of cling film to 5mm thick. Season well.

  2. Put the flour, the eggs beaten with the milk, and the breadcrumbs in three shallow dishes.

  3. Coat each escalope in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs on gently.

  4. Heat 1cm of oil in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat and fry for 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

  5. Drain on kitchen paper and serve with lemon wedges and potato salad.