Easy Chicken Schnitzel (Crispy & Family-Friendly)

Prep: 15 minutes | Cook: 15 minutes | Total: 30 minutes | Serves: 4
Best For: Family dinners, kid-friendly meals, classic comfort food

A Classic Family Dinner That Never Fails

This easy chicken schnitzel is a dependable go-to when you want something familiar, comforting, and filling. With a simple crumb coating and quick pan-fry, it delivers that satisfying crunch without complicated steps.

It’s the kind of meal that brings everyone to the table — simple food, shared plates, and a sense of home at the end of the day.

Ingredients for Easy Chicken Schnitzel

• 4 chicken breast fillets

• 1 cup plain flour

• 2 eggs

• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Salt and pepper, to taste

• Oil, for shallow frying

Optional:

• Lemon wedges, to serve

• Grated parmesan mixed into breadcrumbs

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the chicken – Slice chicken breasts horizontally to make thinner fillets. Gently pound to even thickness if needed.

2. Set up crumbing station – Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and breadcrumbs mixed with paprika, salt, and pepper in a third.

3. Crumb the chicken – Coat each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.

4. Cook until golden – Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Cook schnitzels for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

5. Serve – Drain briefly on paper towel and serve hot with lemon wedges.

Helpful Tips

• Keep oil at medium heat to avoid burning the crumbs.

• Panko breadcrumbs give extra crunch.

• Rest schnitzels briefly before serving to keep them juicy.

Why This Recipe Works

• Uses affordable chicken breast

• Simple crumbing with everyday ingredients

• Crispy outside, tender inside

• Family-approved flavours

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