Crispy Chicken Schnitzel

Ingredients

Ingredient quantities are scaled. Instructions and cookware remain written for the original 1 servings; adjust batch count and pan capacity deliberately.

• 1 chicken breast

• 3 tbsp flour

• 1 egg

• 1/2 cup breadcrumbs

• 3 tbsp olive oil

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/8 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. 1

   Place the chicken breast between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound with a meat mallet or rolling pin until evenly about 1 cm thick.

   ~5 min
2. 2

   Set up three shallow bowls: one with 3 tbsp flour, one with 1 beaten egg, and one with 0.5 cup breadcrumbs mixed with 0.25 tsp salt and 0.125 tsp black pepper.

   ~3 min
3. 3

   Dredge the pounded chicken breast in the flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten egg, and finally press into the breadcrumb mixture to coat evenly.

   ~4 min
4. 4

   Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

   ~2 min
5. 5

   Carefully lay the breaded chicken breast in the skillet and cook until the bottom is deep golden brown and crisp, about 4 minutes.

   ~4 min
6. 6

   Flip with tongs and cook until the second side is golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 74°C/165°F, about 4 minutes more.

   ~4 min
7. 7

   Transfer to paper towels to drain briefly, then serve immediately.

   ~1 min