Nothing says delicious like homemade Israeli Chicken Schnitzel. Tender on the inside, crunchy on the outside, this recipe is a winner all around. Serve it with a wedge of lemon, couscous, and veggies and you have yourself one incredibly delectable meal. Enjoy!
Israeli Chicken Schnitzel
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Ingredients
- 4 kosher thin boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 2 large eggs whisked
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
- ½ cup flour
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin heating large cast-iron frying pan with oil on low heat.
- Prepare three bowls – one with flour, one with Panko, salt, pepper and sesame seeds, and one with whisked eggs.
- Begin by coating one chicken breast in flour.
- Then coat with egg mixture, and finally coat with panko mixture.
- Set on baking sheet.
- Repeat steps for each chicken breast.
- Drop a panko crumb into oil to see if it bubbles and rises to surface.
- If it does, gently place breaded chicken breasts in hot oil and raise to medium heat.
- Fry for about 5 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- When each chicken breast is cooked, place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels to soak up excess oil.
- Serve immediately.
Ema says
Love it !!!! This one is definitely a favorite in our family !!!