Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Fries & Lemon
Pounded-thin breaded chicken seared golden in one skillet, served with crispy fries, fresh lettuce, and bright lemon. A complete Israeli-style dinner ready in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 breasts (about 6 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless skinless
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1.25 lbs frozen french fries
- ¼ cup ketchup
- 1 handful fresh lettuce or romaine
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Start the fries in the oven per package directions (usually 400°F, ~20 minutes).
- 2
Pat chicken breasts dry. Lay between plastic wrap and pound to 1/4-inch thickness.
- 3
Set up three shallow bowls: flour, beaten egg, and panko. Coat each chicken breast in flour, then egg, then panko, pressing gently.
- 4
Heat 0.25 cup oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.
- 5
Sear each chicken breast 3–4 minutes per side without moving until golden brown and cooked through.
- 6
Serve chicken hot with fries, lettuce, ketchup on the side, and lemon wedges to squeeze.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- plastic wrap and meat mallet (or rolling pin)
- three shallow bowls
- sheet pan or baking sheet
- meat thermometer (optional, internal temp should reach 165°F)
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