MAUREEN'S CHICKEN SCHNITZEL-LITE

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Easier and a lighter version of traditional Schnitzel. Credited to Maureen Clancy in Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by Caroline Cooks

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh parmesan cheese, grated
2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh chives, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of heavy plastic wrap and pound to 1/2" thickness.
  • Salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place flour in shallow dish.
  • Combine egg and mustard in another shallow dish.
  • Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, chives and garlic in another shallow dish and mix to blend.
  • Dredge each chicken breast in flour; then in egg mixture; then in breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.
  • Heat olive oil in heavy ovenproof skillet over MED-HI heat.
  • Saute chicken on one side until browned about 2 1/2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat; and turn chicken to place unbrowned side down in skillet.
  • Place in oven and bake for 10 minutes or until chicken is done and browned on underside.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Rj ali hassan rajput Hassan
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Really easy to make and delicious! I used chicken breasts instead of thighs and it turned out great. The breading was crispy and the chicken was tender and juicy. The lemon butter sauce added a nice touch of flavor. I will definitely be making this a


Lale Chaudhary
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Just made these. They were so good! The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the breading was crispy and flavorful. The lemon butter sauce was also amazing. My family loved them!


Jamal Abu Soud
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I made this last night and it was really good! My husband said it was one of the best chicken schnitzels he's ever had. The breading was crispy and flavorful, and the lemon butter sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this aga