Viennese Chicken Schnitzel (Wiener Hühnerschnitzel)
Wiener Hühnerschnitzel, or Viennese Chicken Schnitzel, is a classic dish from Viennese cuisine that features a breaded and fried chicken cutlet. This recipe offers a delicious and crispy chicken schnitzel that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness.
- Season the chicken with salt and pepper.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, then dip into the eggs, and coat with breadcrumbs.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Fry the breaded chicken breasts for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer the schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the Wiener Hühnerschnitzel with lemon wedges and enjoy!
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 350 per serving
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Fat
- 20g
Supplies
Large skillet Plastic wrap Shallow dishes Paper towels
Tools
Meat mallet Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Serve the Wiener Hühnerschnitzel with a side of potato salad and a crisp green salad.
Tips & tricks
Tip: Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the schnitzels to ensure a crispy and golden crust.
Cost
$15