Chicken Schnitzel
Oct 02, 2025 01:44 AM
Schnitzel is an iconic dish that seriously deserves a spot on your plate, not just during Oktoberfest, but any time you’re craving comfort food with a crispy twist! This recipe for Chicken Schnitzel is everything I want: golden and crunchy on the outside, juicy and tender on the inside, and so flavorful I found myself going back for seconds. It’s also made with simple, everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen! I already know this crispy chicken schnitzel is going to win you (and your family!) over the same way it did me.
While schnitzel is super popular in Germany and Austria, there are variations just about everywhere in the world. But no matter where you’re eating it, the idea is usually the same. Thin cutlets (many versions use pork or veal, though I love using chicken) are breaded and fried until golden and crisp. This recipe actually starts out a lot like the chicken Parmesan recipe since you pound the chicken thin and bread it using a simple mix of seasonings, flour, an egg wash, and Panko breadcrumbs. However, instead of topping it with sauce and cheese, I finish it with a squeeze of fresh lemon.
Frying the chicken might sound like a big deal if you’ve never done it before, but with this recipe, it’s completely beginner-friendly. If you’ve got some oil and a heavy-bottomed skillet, you can make chicken schnitzel!!
Ingredients:
- 2 large chicken breasts (boneless, skinless (780g))
- 1 tsp salt (divided)
- 1 tsp black pepper (divided, (freshly cracked))
- ½ cup all-purpose flour (80g)
- 2 eggs
- 1 Tbsp water
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- 1 ¼ cup Panko breadcrumbs (100g)
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated, (65g))
- 2 cups vegetable oil (16oz)
- 1 lemon (quartered)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
28 minutes
Total Time:
43 minutes
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