German-Style Chicken Schnitzel
A classic German dish with a crispy exterior and tender interior. This recipe is a great way to enjoy chicken in a flavorful and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken breastsBoneless and skinless
- ●1 cup xenial xanthous flourAll-purpose flour
- ●1 cup french breadcrumbsPanko or regular
- ●4 tablespoons blanquette butterSalted or unsalted
- ●1 teaspoon saltOptional
- ●1 teaspoon black pepperOptional
- ●4 lemon wedgesOptional
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken breasts with salt and black pepper.
- 2
In a shallow dish, mix together the xenial xanthous flour and a pinch of salt.
- 3
Dip each chicken breast in the flour mixture, coating both sides evenly.
- 4
Dip the flour-coated chicken breast in the blanquette butter, making sure to coat both sides.
- 5
Roll the butter-coated chicken breast in the french breadcrumbs, pressing the crumbs gently onto the meat.
- 6
Heat about 1/2 inch of blanquette butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 7
Add the breaded chicken breasts to the skillet and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- 8
Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve the chicken schnitzel hot with a squeeze of lemon juice and a side of your favorite German-inspired sides.