Hähnchen Schnitzel German Pan Fried Breaded Chicken Cutlets Recipe 435

HäHNCHEN SCHNITZEL (GERMAN PAN FRIED BREADED CHICKEN CUTLETS) RECIPE - (4.3/5)

Steps:

• Beat eggs in a shallow bowl with garlic, parsley, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, combine breadcrumbs (I pulse the bread slices in the food processor to get nice fresh crumbs) and parmesan cheese. Place chicken cutlets between two sheets of waxed paper and beat as thinly as possible with a meat mallet. Dip each cutlet into egg mixture to coat completely, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture, patting it on to help it stick. For each 2 cutlets, heat 2 tbsp oil in a large non-stick skillet over med-high heat. Cook 2 cutlets at a time until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the cooked chicken cutlets to an oven-proof platter or pan, and keep warm in the oven while cooking the remaining cutlets and making the sauce. Wipe the skillet clean with paper towels. Heat butter until melted and add wine. Heat 30 seconds and stir in broth and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 2 minutes. Pour broth mixture over cutlets and serve. Garnish with parsley and lemon slices.

HäNCHEN-SCHNITZEL (CHICKEN SCHNITZEL)

Steps:

• Cut each chicken breast in to two, thin cutlets, by slicing them through the side, as if you were butterflying them, but go ahead and cut right through. Salt and pepper both sides of each of your 4 chicken cutlets. Place them between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them thin using a meat mallet or rolling pin, to 1/8 inch thick. Set the cutlets aside.
• Melt 2 Tbsp of butter in a medium sauté pan and add enough oil to fill the pan to 1/8 inch deep. Heat the oil and butter over high heat until it begins to crackle. (Tip: Toss a pinch of bread crumbs into the hot oil, if crackle and crisp up nicely, but don't burn, then you know your oil is ready.)
• While the oil is heating, place the flour and breadcrumbs each in their own shallow dish. Place the beaten eggs in a shallow bowl.
• Dip each pounded chicken cutlet in flour, covering it completely.
• Then, dip the cutlet in the beaten eggs, moistening it entirely and letting any excess drain off.
• Finally, dip the cutlet into the breadcrumbs, covering it completely, but not pressing the breadcrumbs into the cutlet. Let any excess breadcrumbs fall off.
• Immediately transfer the breaded cutlet to the hot oil. Fry for 1-2 minutes, each side until golden brown. Transfer the cutlet to a paper towel lined platter or wire rack.
• Repeat with another cutlets.
• After frying 2 cutlets, add the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter and additional oil if necessary. Heat the oil/butter mixture again to frying temperature, and continue frying your remaining two cutlets.
• To serve, garnish the chicken schnitzel with lemon slices and parsley. Serve with spätzel, fries, braised cabbage, and/or German potato salad.

HOMESTYLE AND PAN-SEARED GERMAN CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees and line a rimmed baking sheet with foil. Spray with non-stick cooking spray.
• Season the chicken cutlets with salt and freshly ground pepper.
• First dish: 1/2 cup flour with 1/8 teaspoons cayenne and nutmeg. Second dish: 1/4 cup milk and 1 egg, lightly beaten. Third dish: combined Panko crumbs, parsley, and garlic powder
• Dredge chicken cutlets first in flour mixture, followed by a dip in the milk/egg mixture and finally dredge in panko mixture, shaking off excess.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet (I used a 12-inch cast-iron skillet) over medium-high heat. Add canola oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 2 chicken breast halves to pan; cook 2-3 minutes on each side until nicely browned. Remove chicken from skillet and place on baking sheet. Continue with remaining 2 chicken breast cutlets, adding more oil if necessary.
• Bake chicken in a 350-degree oven and allow to cook for another 15 minutes or until chicken is done.

PAN-FRIED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL-STYLE

Steps:

• Whisk eggs and mix with milk.
• Mix the chopped herbs with the bread crumbs.
• Cut each chicken breast in half (widthwise to make them thin) and place between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound them evenly with a butcher's mallet until they are 1/8 of an inch thick.
• Season with salt and fresh cracked black pepper.
• Lightly coat each piece with all purpose flour.
• Dip each piece in the egg wash and then coat each piece with the herbed bread crumbs.
• Heat a pan to medium heat and sauté the chicken in olive oil for 2 - 3 minutes per side.
• Serve with a wedges of fresh lemon.

HERBED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL

Steps:

• Place chicken filets between two sheets of wax paper and pound with meat mallet to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (or until it becomes too wide for the skillet you'll be using) - the thinner the better.
• Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, herbs and salt and spread evenly on a large platter.
• Dredge filets first in the flour, then through the egg, which has been beaten with the milk.
• Coat filets with breadcrumb mixture, pressing down to really embed it into the meat.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil to frying temperature (medium-high flame).
• Cook 1 filet at a time, about a minute each side or until golden and crispy.
• Season with ground black pepper and sprinkle generously with fresh lemon juice.
• Note: turkey, pork tenderloin, veal, even beef can be substituted; the key is that the meat be pounded very thin, otherwise it spends too much time in the oil.