Best Chicken Schnitzel
Crispy pan-fried chicken schnitzel with a golden breadcrumb crust.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp milk or water
- 1½ cups fine breadcrumbs or panko
- Neutral oil for frying vegetable or canola
- Optional garnish: lemon wedges chopped parsley
Instructions
- Slice and pound chicken to even thickness.
- Dredge in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry in hot oil until golden on both sides.
- Drain briefly and serve with lemon.
Notes
- Keep oil hot for crispness
- Fry in batches
- Don’t over-press breadcrumbs
- Best served immediately