Description
Golden, crispy chicken schnitzel served with a tangy and creamy German-style potato salad made with fresh herbs and Dijon mustard. This comforting dish is perfect for hearty dinners or casual weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (halved lengthwise)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges (for serving)
- 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)
- 1.5 lbs baby potatoes (yellow and red), quartered
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, about 10–12 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, red onion, parsley, salt, and pepper. Mix in warm potatoes. Set aside.
- Place chicken between parchment and pound to even thickness. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- Set up a dredging station with flour in one bowl, eggs in another, and breadcrumbs in a third.
- Coat chicken first in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing firmly to adhere.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry schnitzel until golden brown and cooked through, about 3–4 minutes per side.
- Drain schnitzel on paper towels.
- Serve hot over the creamy potato salad, drizzle with extra dressing if desired, and garnish with chopped parsley and lemon wedges.
Notes
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound chicken evenly for quicker, uniform cooking.
- Panko breadcrumbs yield extra crispiness, but regular breadcrumbs work well too.
- For a lighter potato salad, substitute part of the mayo with Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 25g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
