Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Mushroom Gravy & Fries
Tender, golden-fried chicken cutlets topped with a quick mushroom pan sauce, served with crispy oven fries. Restaurant-quality weeknight dinner that comes together in 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 38g

Ingredients
- 2 breasts (~6 oz each) chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz mushrooms, sliced
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 1 lb frozen french fries
Instructions
- 1
Start the oven to 425°F. Spread fries on a sheet pan, toss with oil and salt, bake for 18 minutes until golden.
- 2
Place chicken between plastic wrap. Pound until 1/4-inch thick using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
- 3
Set up three shallow bowls: flour mixed with salt and pepper, beaten egg, and panko. Coat each chicken breast through all three.
- 4
Heat 3 tbsp oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Fry chicken 3 minutes per side until deep golden.
- 5
Remove chicken to a plate. Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet, sauté 3 minutes until softened and lightly browned.
- 6
Pour 1/4 cup water into the pan, scrape up browned bits, stir in sour cream and a pinch of salt. Return chicken, simmer 1 minute.
- 7
Serve schnitzel with mushroom gravy and crispy fries alongside.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet
- sheet pan
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- three shallow bowls
- tongs
- wooden spoon
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