Crispy Lemon Chicken Schnitzel

Name: Crispy Lemon Chicken Schnitzel
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 3 chicken breasts (butterflied); Salt and ground black pepper to taste; 90 g all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp ground paprika; 2 large eggs, beaten; 200 g seasoned bread crumbs; 1 large lemon, zested

This oven-baked chicken schnitzel recipe yields golden, crispy chicken breasts with a tender and juicy interior, infused with zesty lemon flavor.

30 min

easy

383kcal

calories

40g

carbohydrates

fat

fiber

33g

protein

810mg

sodium

sugar

Dinner Eastern European

Ingredients

1 tbsp olive oil

3 chicken breasts (butterflied)

Salt and ground black pepper to taste

90 g all-purpose flour

1 tbsp ground paprika

2 large eggs, beaten

200 g seasoned bread crumbs

1 large lemon, zested

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the oven and baking sheet by preheating to 220°C (425°F) and lining the sheet with foil, then drizzling olive oil over the foil before placing it in the oven.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts between plastic wrap and pound them to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

Step 3

In separate shallow bowls, mix flour and paprika, whisk eggs with salt and pepper, and combine bread crumbs with lemon zest.

Step 4

Dredge each chicken piece in flour, then dip into the beaten egg, and coat with the bread crumbs. Place the breaded chicken on a plate.

Step 5

Remove the baking sheet from the oven and arrange the chicken on it. Drizzle olive oil over each piece of chicken.

Step 6

Bake the chicken for 5 to 6 minutes, then flip and continue baking for another 5 to 6 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the breading is lightly browned. Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of at least 74°C (165°F).