German Chicken Schnitzel
A classic German dish featuring breaded and fried chicken, served with a side of creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breast
- ●1 cup all-purpose flour
- ●2 eggs
- ●1 cup bread crumbs
- ●1/4 cup vegetable oil
- ●1/2 cup heavy creamfor sauce
- ●2 tbsp unsalted butterfor sauce
- ●2 tbsp lemon juicefor sauce
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the breading station by placing flour in one shallow dish, eggs in another, and bread crumbs in a third.
- 2
Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper.
- 3
Dip the chicken in the flour, coating both sides.
- 4
Dip the floured chicken in the eggs, making sure to coat completely.
- 5
Dip the egg-coated chicken in the bread crumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- 6
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Add the breaded chicken to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
- 9
Reduce heat to medium and add the butter to the skillet.
- 10
Once melted, add the heavy cream and lemon juice to the skillet.
- 11
Stir to combine and simmer for 2-3 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- 12
Serve the chicken with the creamy sauce spooned over the top.