How to Make an Easy Authentic German Schnitzel

veal cutlet

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken is leaner and pork is more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is often less expensive.

Cut the chicken breasts in half to create four pieces.

Dry the chicken pieces well.

Pound the chicken pieces with a wooden mallet to about 1/4 inch thick.

Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.

Coat each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured chicken into the beaten eggs, coating completely.

Press the chicken into the breadcrumbs for an even coating.

Preheat a cast iron skillet and add a generous amount of avocado oil.

Once the oil is hot, add the breaded chicken pieces to the skillet.

Fry the chicken for several minutes on one side before flipping.

Transfer the fried chicken schnitzels to a plate and garnish with parsley and lemon.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens