German Chicken Schnitzel
A classic German dish made with crispy fried chicken and a side of tangy lemon wedges. This recipe is easy to make and requires minimal ingredients.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breasts
- ●1 cup all-purpose flourfor coating
- ●1 tsp savory seasoningfor coating
- ●2 eggsfor egg wash
- ●1 cup flaky pastryfor coating
- ●4 lemon wedgesfor serving
- ●1/4 cup margarinefor frying
Instructions
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1. Prepare the breading station by placing the flour, savory seasoning, eggs, and flaky pastry in separate shallow dishes.
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2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
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3. Coat each chicken breast in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
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4. Dip the floured chicken in the eggs, making sure to coat completely.
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5. Roll the egg-coated chicken in the flaky pastry to coat.
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6. Heat the margarine in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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7. Fry the coated chicken in the skillet for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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8. Remove the chicken from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
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9. Serve the German Chicken Schnitzel hot with a side of lemon wedges.
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10. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.