Name: Chicken Schnitzel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Total time: 21 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Other
Ingredients: 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 0.333 cup flour; 1 tsp sea salt; 1 tsp black pepper; 1 egg; 0.5 cup breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons avocado oil; fresh herbs

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Chicken Schnitzel

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Instructions

First, tenderize meat with meat mallet. Place chicken breasts between two pieces of parchment paper. Pound out the chicken to ½ inch thickness.

Gather 3 shallow bowls. In the first one, add flour, sea salt and pepper. In the second, add the whisked egg. In the last bowl, add the breadcrumbs.

Then, dredge the chicken breasts in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.

Dip into the whisked egg. Make sure it is fully coated.

Next, place in the breadcrumb bowl. Fully coat. Then place on a plate.

Add avocado oil to a skillet over medium high heat. Once oil is hot, add breaded chicken breasts.

Cook for 3 minutes on each side or until golden crispy. Use meat thermometer to ensure meat has reached 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Finally, remove from pan. Top with fresh herbs if desired!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound Chicken Evenly 🔨
Use a meat mallet to pound chicken breasts to uniform ¼-inch thickness, ensuring even cooking and preventing dry edges while keeping the center juicy.
Double-Dredge for Extra Crunch 🥚
After the initial egg and breadcrumb coating, dip the schnitzel back into egg, then breadcrumbs a second time for an exceptionally crispy, golden crust that stays crunchy.
Pre-Toast Your Breadcrumbs 🍞
Toast the breadcrumbs in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before breading to deepen flavor and accelerate browning, reducing overall cooking time and preventing oil absorption.
Oil Temperature is Critical 🌡️
Heat avocado oil to 350-375°F before frying—use a thermometer to ensure the chicken cooks through while the breading crisps in just 3-4 minutes per side without burning.
Rest on Paper Towels Strategically 📄
After frying, place schnitzel on a wire rack (not paper towels) to allow steam to escape from the bottom, maintaining crispness on all sides for the full 20-minute serving window.