Are you craving a delightful and crispy chicken schnitzel with a refreshing lemony herb salad on the side? Look no further! This article will guide you through creating a culinary masterpiece that combines the perfect balance of flavors and textures. From selecting the right chicken cutlets to choosing the ideal herbs for your salad, we'll provide all the necessary tips and instructions to ensure a successful cooking experience. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this irresistible combination of crispy chicken and zesty salad.
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CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY HERB SALAD
This schnitzel is light and crunchy with a crust that rises like a soufflé. The secret is to trap air in the crust when you cook the meat by moving and shaking the pan (Ms. Clark demonstrates with pork in this video.) You can use this technique with a variety of meat cutlets.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, main course
Time 30m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste. Put it in bowl and whisk in the lemon zest, juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Place eggs in one shallow dish, bread crumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. While oil heats, dip cutlets one by one into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the bread crumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends).
- When oil sizzles when a pinch of bread crumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them). Swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves. When bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them. Divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitzel. Drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 757, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY SPRING HERB SALAD
Steps:
- 1. Mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste. Put it in bowl and whisk in the lemon zest, juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. 2. Place eggs in one shallow dish, bread crumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper. 3. Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. While oil heats, dip cutlets one by one first into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the bread crumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends). 4. When oil sizzles when a pinch of bread crumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them). Swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves. When bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt. Repeat with remaining chicken. 5. Toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them. Divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitzel. Drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1567 calories, Fat 86.5299980167106 g, Carbohydrate 106.285217083333 g, Cholesterol 890.478839050132 mg, Fiber 9.49211666967844 g, Protein 91.1733495778364 g, SaturatedFat 20.1809471943712 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (754g), Sodium 2493.06877935356 mg, Sugar 96.7931004136549 g, TransFat 7.46785553430081 g
CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY HERB SALAD
Provided by Nancy
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste.
- put it in bowl and whisk in the lemon zest, juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper.
- slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- place eggs in one shallow dish, breadcrumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third.
- season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
- heat 1/8-inch oil in a large skillet.
- while oil heats, dip cutlets one by one into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the breadcrumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends).
- when oil sizzles when a pinch of breadcrumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them).
- swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves.
- when bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel).
- transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt.
- repeat with remaining chicken.
- toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them.
- divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitzel.
- drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.
CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY SPRING HERB SALAD
Steps:
- 1. Mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste. Put in a bowl and whisk in the lemon zest juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil. 2. Place eggs in one shallow disy, bread crumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper. 3. Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. While oil heats, dip cutlets one by one into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the bread crumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends). 4. When oil sizzles when a pinch of bread crumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them). Swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves. When bottom is golden brown about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt. Repeat with remaining chicken. 5. Toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them. Divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitel. Drizzle with more dressing and granish with scallions.
CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY SPRING HERB SALAD
New York Times, June 3, 2009 The hallmark of a perfect Wiener schnitzel, opined the epicure Joseph Wechsberg, is a slice of veal with breading "so dry you could sit on it without having a fat stain on your pants." I've clung to this image since I read it in Mr. Wechsberg's classic 1953 book, "Blue Trout and Black Truffles." Why anyone would ever sit on a schnitzel to test it in the first place wasn't clear, but I liked the notion of such a greaseless fried morsel of meat. Years later, an Austrian chef, Mario Lohninger, gave me a schnitzel lesson. (He and I worked on a cookbook together.) I thought I knew what was what. "They say you should be able to sit on a schnitzel without getting grease on your pants, right?" I said with authority. Mr. Lohninger raised an eyebrow. "Maybe they sit on schnitzel in Vienna," he said. "Where I come from we prefer a crisp, light schnitzel with a crust that rises like a soufflé." The secret, he said, is to trap air in the crust when you cook the meat by moving and shaking the pan. After dipping the veal in flour, egg and bread crumbs, he put a cutlet in the skillet, swirling it so the hot oil undulated over the cutlet in waves. This motion creates steam that lifts the crust away from the meat, allowing the bread crumbs to crisp without sticking to the veal in a gummy mass. Indeed, his schnitzel was a golden, gorgeous thing, with a puffy crust that shattered at the touch of a fork, and tender meat within. He served it with cucumber salad and lingonberry jam. Years went by, but when my next schnitzel craving hit, it hit hard. I wanted crumby, crisp, fried meat for dinner, and would not be denied. What I didn't want, however, was factory farm veal. I know there is humanely raised veal available in New York, but not at my local market. I chose cutlets of free-range chicken instead. Because the cutlets were not quite one-eighth-inch thick - the proper thickness for schnitzel, according to Mr. Lohninger - I pounded them a little with a rolling pin. Then, without handling them too much, I gently dipped them in flour, egg and bread crumbs. When they were all nicely coated, I dropped a cutlet in hot oil, swirling the pan as instructed. The meat puffed slightly and browned beautifully. The chicken was soft and savory (thanks to a pinch of cayenne and nutmeg) beneath the ultra-crisp crust. I served it with a bright herb-laden salad. The schnitzel passed Mr. Lohninger's soufflé test easily, and you don't have to sit on any cutlets - unless you're into that.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 30m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste. Put it in bowl and whisk in the lemon zest, juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
- Place eggs in one shallow dish, bread crumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. While oil heats, dip cutlets one by one into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the bread crumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends).
- When oil sizzles when a pinch of bread crumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them). Swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves. When bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them. Divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitzel. Drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 875.1, Fat 41.5, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 257.5, Sodium 878.8, Carbohydrate 62, Fiber 7.4, Sugar 4.1, Protein 61.8
AMAZINGLY TASTY AND CRISPY CHICKEN SCHNITZEL
Tasty and easy to make. Kids love it and you all will want more!
Provided by PaZchut
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Fried Chicken Recipes
Time 26m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk eggs, honey, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, and garlic together in a bowl. Mix bread crumbs, salt, and pepper together in a shallow bowl.
- Heat 1/2 to 1 inch of vegetable oil in a heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). You can also use a deep fryer.
- Put chicken slices in the egg mixture and knead until fully coated. Press chicken in the bread crumbs until evenly coated.
- Working in batches, carefully place chicken in the hot oil using tongs and cook until no longer pink in the center and browned on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.2 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 79.4 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 727.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
HONEY-MUSTARD CHICKEN TENDERS
The combination of honey and mustard has been around since ancient Egypt and Rome, and midcentury American cooks used it in any number of dishes, from baked chicken to glazed ham. But it wasn't until the 1970s and '80s, when restaurants started pairing the zesty sauce with breaded pieces of boneless chicken, that it became wildly popular. As a coating for chicken, honey mustard not only tastes great, but the acidity in the mustard helps keep the meat juicy. For hot honey mustard chicken tenders, add 1/2 teaspoon cayenne to the honey mustard. For an even quicker dinner, do steps 1 and 2 up to a day ahead. (Refrigerate the chicken and store the toasted panko at room temperature.) Eat the tenders dipped into barbecue sauce, hot sauce, ketchup, or - you guessed it - more honey mustard.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories dinner, poultry, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 450 degrees. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper or foil. Add the panko and oil to the sheet pan, season with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then stir with a fork until evenly moistened. Shake into an even layer. Toast in the oven, stirring with the fork halfway through, until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Pick up the parchment and use it to funnel the toasted panko into a shallow bowl or pie plate. Set aside to cool. (Reserve the lined sheet pan.)
- In a medium bowl, stir together the honey and mustard. Pat the chicken dry, then pound with a mallet or heavy skillet into an even thickness (about ⅓-inch thick). Slice lengthwise into 1-inch-thick strips. Cut any long strips in half crosswise. (If using chicken tenders, no need to pound or slice.) Season with salt and pepper, then add to the honey mustard and toss to combine.
- Working with one strip at a time and removing dripping honey mustard, add the chicken to the panko mixture and use your fingers to pack the panko onto all sides of the chicken. (To avoid a big mess, designate one wet hand for touching the chicken and one dry hand for pressing in the panko.) Transfer to the lined sheet pan and repeat.
- Transfer to the oven and bake, removing from the oven to flip halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the panko is browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
Tips:
- Use a good quality chicken. This will make a big difference in the flavor and texture of your schnitzel.
- Pound the chicken breasts thin. This will help them cook evenly and quickly.
- Use a breading station. This will help you get an even coating of breading on your chicken.
- Fry the chicken in hot oil. This will help it cook quickly and evenly.
- Serve the chicken schnitzel with a lemony herb salad. This is a refreshing and flavorful side dish that will complement the chicken perfectly.
Conclusion:
Chicken schnitzel is a classic German dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. This recipe for crispy chicken schnitzel with lemony herb salad is a delicious and flavorful version of this classic dish. The chicken is pounded thin, breaded, and fried until golden brown. It is then served with a refreshing and flavorful lemony herb salad. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or family gathering.
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