Schnitzel is a dish of thin cutlets of meat that are breaded and fried. It is a simple dish, but the crispy exterior and juicy interior are a combo that have gained it much popularity.
Even though we most often think of schnitzel as a German dish, it actually originated in Austria.
So how did I make my chicken schnitzel…
Well, though all schnitzels go through the same process of rolling the meat in flour then in eggs then breadcrumbs and fried, the flavours may largely vary.
I used spices and herbs to add my special touch.
I used garlic, ginger, cumin, paprika, fresh thyme, salt and pepper to marinade the chicken.
The flour was seasoned with salt and pepper and some paprika.
Chicken Schnitzel
Succulent and easy dish
Servings: 2
Ingredients
1 boneless chicken breast
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ginger and garlic paste
Half teaspoon cumin powder
Paprika to taste
Fresh thyme
Chopped parsley
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 cup breadcrumbs
Two slices of lemon
Oil, for shallow frying the chicken
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breast in half horizontally, creating two, thinner cutlets.Place the chicken cutlets in a plastic bag, one at a time, and pound them so they are about 1/2-inch-thick throughout its entirety.Make a pasted using salt, pepper, paprika, cumin and ginger/garlic paste. Marinade the chicken with this paste and let it rest for about 30 minutes. Prepare 3 bowls, one with flour, salt, pepper, and paprika one with whisked eggs, seasoned with salt and pepper and the last with bread crumbs, mixed with the chopped parsley and saltPlace each piece of chicken in the flour, coating both sides, and shaking off any excess.Next dunk it into the whisked egg – let any excess liquid drain off.Next, coat it with the breadcrumbs.For shallow frying, heat oil and place one piece of Chicken Schnitzel into the pan and let it cook for 3-4 minutes and then flip it over to finish cooking. Each piece should be golden brown on both sides.Remove the chicken to a paper towel lined plate and repeat the process with the other chicken. Once cooked, give it all a generous squeeze of lemon.
