Crispy Lemon Chicken Schnitzel & Fries
Golden, crispy chicken breast pounded thin and pan-fried until edges curl, served with crispy fries and a bright lemon wedge. The TikTok-easy Israeli favorite done in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 42g
Ingredients
- 2 pcs (about 6 oz each) chicken breast, boneless skinless
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 8 oz (about 2 cups) frozen french fries
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread frozen fries on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper, then bake according to package directions.
- 2
Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap. Pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until about 1/4-inch thick.
- 3
Set up three shallow bowls: flour in first, beaten egg in second, panko mixed with salt and pepper in third.
- 4
Coat each chicken breast in flour, shaking off excess, then dip in egg, then press into panko until fully coated on both sides.
- 5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 60 seconds. Slide in chicken and sear 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and edges curl.
- 6
Plate schnitzel alongside fries, season with salt and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- plastic wrap
- meat mallet or rolling pin
- three shallow bowls
- 12-inch skillet
- tongs
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