Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon
A basic and dependable recipe for breaded chicken breasts.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 Tbs butter
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
Directions
- In shallow pie pan or dish, mix together flour, salt and pepper. In second shallow dish or pan, beat eggs lightly. In third shallow dish or pan, place breadcrumbs.
- One at a time, dip each chicken breast half first into the flour mixture, coating thoroughly and dusting off excess. Dip chicken breast next in egg, covering completely. Finally, coat chicken with bread crumbs. Place each breaded chicken breast half on plate or on small sheet pan.
- In large, non-stick skillet, place vegetable oil and butter. Warm over medium heat. Place chicken in skillet, cooking while turning, browning very well on both sides, about two minutes per side. Transfer chicken to paper-towel-lined plate or sheet pan.
- Serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 426
Calories from Fat 223 (52%)
(38%)Total Fat 25g
(30%)Saturated Fat 6g
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g
Monounsaturated Fat 11g
(53%)Cholesterol 159mg
(26%)Sodium 634mg
(10%)Potassium 358mg
Total Carbohydrate 31g
(11%)Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 2g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(42%)Protein 21g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.
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