Description
A delicious schnitzel with a golden, crisp, rippled crust, perfect for family gatherings and dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- Boneless pork chops or chicken breasts
- Breadcrumbs (fresh or panko)
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- Fresh lemon juice and zest
- Salt and pepper
- Olive oil or butter for frying
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Flatten the meat to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Set Up a Breading Station: Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in the second, and breadcrumbs mixed with salt and pepper in the third.
- First Dip: Coat each piece of meat with flour, shaking off excess.
- Egg Bath: Submerge the floured meat in the beaten eggs.
- Breadcrumb Coating: Transfer meat to breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
- Fry the Schnitzel: Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat, add schnitzels, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
- Drain: Transfer cooked schnitzels to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Flavor Boost: Drizzle with fresh lemon juice before serving.
Notes
Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness: 165°F for poultry and 145°F for pork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: German
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: schnitzel, pork schnitzel, crispy schnitzel, fried schnitzel, family recipe