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Chicken Schnitzel

Chicken Schnitzel Recipe

Quick, easy and delicious Chicken Schnitzel just like grandma used to make it. Dinner is ready in less than 20 minutes.

Keyword chicken, dinner, entree
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Progresso Bread Crumbs Italian Style
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 chicken cutlets

Instructions

  1. With a meat tenderizer pound the chicken cutlets thin (approximately 1/4 inch).

  2. Combine breadcrumbs and parmesan cheese in a wide, shallow bowl and set aside.

  3. In another bowl, beat eggs and add salt and pepper.


  4. Dip cutlets in egg mix coating the entire chicken. Then dip cutlets in breadcrumb mix and coat well. Set aside on cutting board.

  5. Warm two tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet on medium heat.

  6. Cook two cutlets at a time, turning once, until golden and crispy (approximately 3 minutes per side). Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and cover with a paper towel to retain heat.


  7. Add the other two tablespoons of olive oil to the skillet and repeat with additional cutlets.