Chicken Schnitzel with Simple Slaw

Chicken

Here's a weeknight-friendly plate: chicken breasts pounded thin, breaded through flour, egg and breadcrumbs, and pan-fried until golden, next to a quick cabbage-and-carrot slaw dressed with mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar and a little sugar. Pounding each breast to about 1/4 inch between sheets of plastic wrap gives you cutlets of even thickness. Don't overcrowd the skillet, and drain the schnitzels on a wire rack lined with paper towels so the coating stays crisp.

Servings: 4 · Time: 30 min · Difficulty: Medium

★ 5.0 (5)

• 2 Unit Chicken Breasts
• 0.5 Cup All-purpose Flour
• 2 Medium Medium Egg Eggs
• 1 Cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 Cup Vegetable Oil
• 1 Teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon Black Pepper
• 0.5 Celsius Green Cabbage
• 1 Celsius Carrot
• 0.5 Cup Mayonnaise
• 2 Celsius Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1 Teaspoon Sugar

1. Prepare the chicken breasts by placing each between two sheets of plastic wrap and pounding them to about 1/4 inch thickness.
2. Season both sides of the pounded chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Set up a breading station: one dish with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with breadcrumbs.
4. Dredge each chicken cutlet in flour, then dip in beaten egg, and finally coat thoroughly in breadcrumbs.
5. Heat vegetable oil (or oil/butter mix) in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
6. Carefully place breaded chicken cutlets in the hot oil, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan.
7. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
8. Remove schnitzels to a wire rack lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. For the slaw, combine finely shredded cabbage and shredded carrot in a large bowl.
10. In a separate small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, sugar, salt, and black pepper for the dressing.
11. Pour the dressing over the cabbage and carrot mixture and toss until well coated.
12. Serve the crispy Chicken Schnitzel with the Simple Slaw.

Tips

• High in fat due to frying and mayonnaise.
• Contains refined carbohydrates from flour and breadcrumbs.
• Good source of protein from chicken and eggs.
• Provides some fiber from vegetables.