Name: Chicken Schnitzels in Lemon and Parsley recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: german
Ingredients: 2 cups dried breadcrumbs; 2 tbs lemon rind, finely grated; 2 tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves crushed; 4 chicken breast fillets; 1/3 cup plain flour; 1 egg lightly beaten; 2 tbs milk; 2 tbs olive oil

by kaylaluvsscotty Last updated on 07/09/2019

A fresh and tasty way to prepare crumbed chicken. - kaylaluvsscotty

Ingredients

2 cups dried breadcrumbs
2 tbs lemon rind, finely grated
2 tbs fresh flat-leaf parsley finely chopped
2 garlic cloves crushed
4 chicken breast fillets
1/3 cup plain flour
1 egg lightly beaten
2 tbs milk
2 tbs olive oil

Method

Step 1

Combine breadcrumbs, lemon rind, parsley, garlic, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl.
Step 2

Fillet chicken into schnitzels. Toss chicken in flour, shake away excess. Dip chicken in combined egg and milk, then in crumbs, pressing on lightly.
Step 3

Heat oil in a large, non-stick pan. Cook schnitzels over medium heat until golden and cooked through.
Step 4

Season schnitzels with salt and pepper, serve with lemon wedges and salad or vegetables.

Recipe Notes

from Australia’s Best Recipes team

Place cooked schnitzels on a wire rack to drain excess oil for a few minutes and they won't go soggy, like sometimes happens when using paper towel for crumbed chicken.