Description
This crispy Baked Chicken Schnitzel is a delicious twist on the classic recipe. Juicy chicken breasts are coated in seasoned bread crumbs and baked to perfection, creating a healthier version of this traditional dish.
Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 6 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (butterflied)
– Salt and ground black pepper to taste
– 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 tablespoon ground paprika
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
– 1 large lemon, zested
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking sheet with olive oil.
2. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
3. In three separate shallow dishes, place the flour mixed with paprika, beaten eggs, and bread crumbs.
4. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, then dip in the beaten eggs, and coat with bread crumbs.
5. Place the coated chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the coating is crispy.
7. Serve hot, garnished with lemon zest.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use whole wheat bread crumbs instead of seasoned bread crumbs.
- Add a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese to the bread crumb mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg