Description
Savor the crunch of golden chicken schnitzel topped with a tangy lemon caper sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 pound)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 2 tbsp caper berries
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Clear counter space and gather all ingredients.
- Pound the Chicken: Place each chicken breast between plastic wrap and gently pound to about half an inch thick.
- Set Up Breading Stations: In one shallow bowl, mix flour with salt and pepper. In another bowl, beat eggs until frothy. In a third bowl, place panko breadcrumbs.
- Bread the Chicken: Dredge each chicken breast in flour (shake off excess), dip into egg mixture, then coat thoroughly in panko breadcrumbs.
- Frying Time: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, carefully add breaded chicken breasts and fry until golden brown on both sides, about three minutes per side.
- Make the Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine lemon juice, capers, and chopped parsley. Simmer gently while whisking until warmed through.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel with sauce
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Substitute chicken with turkey for a lighter option. Experiment by adding herbs like thyme or oregano to your breadcrumb mixture for extra flavor.