Baked Chicken Schnitzel
    DinnerAmericanHigh-Protein

    Baked Chicken Schnitzel

    Chicken schnitzel is a breeze to make in the oven. Baking the breaded chicken breasts makes them golden and crispy on the outside, but they're tender and juicy inside.

    Prep Time
    20 min
    Cook Time
    10 min
    Total Time
    30 min
    Servings
    6
    Difficulty
    medium

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    Ingredients

    • 1 tbsp olive oil, or as desired
    • 6 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (butterflied)
    • 1 to taste salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour
    • 1 tbsp ground paprika
    • 2 large eggs, beaten
    • 2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
    • 1 large lemon, zested

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over foil. Place the baking sheet in the oven as it preheats.

    2. 2

      Meanwhile, place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound with the smooth side of a meat mallet to 1/4-inch thickness. Season both sides with salt and pepper.

    3. 3

      Mix flour and paprika together in a shallow bowl. Whisk eggs, salt, and pepper together in a second shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs and lemon zest together in a third shallow bowl.

    4. 4

      Dredge one piece of chicken in flour; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg. Lift up so excess egg drips back in the bowl. Press into bread crumbs to coat both sides. Place the breaded chicken, unstacked, onto a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.

    5. 5

      Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Arrange chicken in a single layer on the hot sheet. Drizzle more olive oil over each piece.

    6. 6

      Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the breading is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

    Nutrition Facts

    Per Serving

    383
    Calories
    33g
    Protein
    40g
    Carbs
    9g
    Fat

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