Chicken schnitzel
Cookware & equipmentInstructions describe the base batch. Ingredient quantities adjust to your selected servings; cooking times and pan sizes may need adjustment.
- Step 1
Follow the recipe
Pound cutlets evenly and season; set separate bowls of flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs.
- Step 2
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Coat each cutlet in flour, egg and crumbs without compressing too tightly.
- Step 3
Follow the recipe
Shallow-fry at medium-high heat 3–4 minutes per side, in batches.
- Step 4
Follow the recipe
Check thickest areas reach 165°F, drain on a rack and serve with lemon. Chicken differs from traditional Wiener veal schnitzel.
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Cookware for this recipe
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Large skillet with a lid
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Kitchen tongs
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Instant-read food thermometer
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Chef’s knife
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Cutting boards
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Measuring cups and spoons
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Recipe notes & food safety
Editorial draft — cooking, timing and origin review pending. Kitchen testing: not tested. Origin review is pending; no historical attribution is claimed.
Cooking times are estimates; kitchen testing is pending. Review labels, allergies and household needs. Keep raw ingredients separate and follow the recipe's temperature guidance. Serving illustrations are AI-generated.