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Chicken breast for those who want something new, simple and quick! Try This Juicy Chicken Schnitzel.

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Hähnchenschnitzel

Cultural Context

Hähnchenschnitzel, a variation of the traditional Wiener Schnitzel, has its roots in Austria, where the original dish is made with veal. This beloved dish symbolizes comfort food, often served with a side of potato salad or lingonberry sauce. In modern times, chicken schnitzel has gained popularity worldwide, becoming a staple in many households.

AustrianATmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 chicken breasts
salt
black pepper
2 eggs
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch
butter
1 onion
2 garlic cloves
1 cup 20% cream
cheese

breadcrumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed cornflakes

Ground oats are healthier and provide a similar texture.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier while margarine is a budget-friendly option.

1

Cut the chicken breast into pieces.

2

Slice the thick part of the breast in half lengthwise.

3

Divide one chicken breast into 3 pieces.

4

Cover the chicken with thick plastic wrap and pound it until it's even using a meat mallet.

5

The chicken is very tender, so don't pound too hard.

6

Add salt to the chicken.

7

Season with freshly ground black pepper.

8

Crack 2 eggs into a deep bowl.

9

Add a pinch of salt to the eggs.

10

Whisk the eggs with a hand whisk.

11

Add 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

12

Add 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.

13

Add 1 tablespoon of cornstarch.

14

Marinate the chicken for at least half an hour.

15

Prepare the mushroom sauce by finely chopping the mushrooms.

16

Heat some oil in a pan.

17

Add a piece of butter.

18

Add 1 chopped onion.

19

Add 2 minced garlic cloves.

20

Season with salt and black pepper.

21

Add dried Provencal herbs.

22

Pour in 1 cup of 20% cream.

23

Add cheese to the sauce.

24

Cook the sauce until it thickens.

25

Fry the chicken in a hot skillet.

26

Fry the chicken for 3 minutes on each side.

27

Due to the cornstarch, the crust will be crispy and very tasty.

28

The chicken will remain very juicy.

29

Fry the chicken in two batches.

Cooking Techniques

breadingpan-frying

Equipment Needed

hot skilletdeep bowlpan

Spice Level:

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Allergens

milkeggswheat

Also Known As

Chicken SchnitzelWiener Schnitzel (Chicken)

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