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Homestyle Chicken Schnitzel

Crispy Homestyle Chicken Schnitzel Your Family Will Love

Homestyle Chicken Schnitzel is a family-friendly dish that turns ordinary dinners into joyful moments with its crispy, delicious flavors.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Fillets RSPCA Approved for best quality
  • 1/2 cup Plain Flour For dusting
  • 1 piece Egg Binder for breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup Milk Moisture for egg wash
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Fresh Breadcrumbs Homemade preferred
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest For flavor
  • 1/4 cup Flat-leaf Parsley Finely chopped
For the Coleslaw
  • 2 cups Savoy Cabbage Shredded
  • 1 piece Carrot Grated
  • 1/2 piece Red Onion Finely sliced
  • 1/2 cup Whole-egg Mayonnaise For binding
  • 1/4 cup Currants For sweetness
For Cooking
  • 1 cup Olive Oil For shallow frying

Equipment

  • Meat Mallet
  • large frying pan
  • medium bowl
  • Large Bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Flatten the chicken fillets between plastic wrap and pound until about ½ inch thick.
  2. Mix breadcrumbs, Parmesan, lemon zest, and parsley with pepper in a bowl.
  3. Whisk egg and milk together to create an egg wash.
  4. Dust fillets with flour, dip in egg wash, and coat with breadcrumb mixture. Chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Combine cabbage, carrot, and onion in a bowl. Stir in mayonnaise.
  6. Heat olive oil in a frying pan and cook schnitzels for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden.
  7. Transfer schnitzels to paper towels and serve with coleslaw garnished with parsley and currants, alongside lemon wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 30gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 650mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a perfectly crispy schnitzel, refrigerate before frying and do not overcrowd the pan during cooking.

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