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Mouthwatering Crispy Chicken Schnitzel: The Ultimate Recipe

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Total Time:
26 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 servings

Ingredients

  • 2large eggs

  • 3tablespoonshoney

  • 3tablespoonsDijon mustard

  • 2 ½tablespoonssoy sauce

  • 1tablespooncrushed garlic

  • 3cupsbread crumbs, or as needed

  • 1teaspoonsalt

  • 1teaspoonground black pepper

  • vegetable oil for frying

  • 12boneless chicken breast halves, pounded very thin

  • 1lemon, cut into wedges

Cooking Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.

  2. Heat 1/2 to 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). You can also use a deep fryer.

  3. Put chicken slices in the egg mixture and knead until fully coated. Press chicken in the bread crumbs until evenly coated.

  4. Working in batches, carefully place chicken in the hot oil using tongs and cook until no longer pink in the center and browned on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.

    Chef V

Recipe Tip

For a doubly thick crust on the chicken, dip it in the bread crumbs two times.

Editor’s Notes:

Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of breading ingredients. The actual amount of breading consumed will vary.

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and specific type of oil used.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
8g 		10%
Saturated Fat
2g 		8%
Cholesterol
79mg 		26%
Sodium
727mg 		32%
Total Carbohydrate
25g 		9%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		5%
Total Sugars
6g
Protein
23g 		45%
Vitamin C
1mg 		1%
Calcium
66mg 		5%
Iron
2mg 		12%
Potassium
226mg 		5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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