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Chicken Schnitzel (15 minutes)

15 minutes
By: Pamela Reed
Posted:1/13/19
Updated:1/24/24
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German Chicken Schnitzel recipe, ready in 15 minutes. Instead of using pork, we’re using chicken tenderloins which are less fatty. Make sure to serve with classic sides like potato salad, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and spaetzle.  

crispy chicken schnitzel on white table.

German Chicken Schnitzel recipe

Just like German Pork Chops and Sauerkraut and German Chocolate Cake Frosting, this is a classic German grandma recipe so you know it’s going to be good. 

If you’ve never had chicken schnitzel before you’re in for a real treat! Schnitzel is a thin meat that is coated with flour, eggs and bread crumbs and then fried to become crispy.  It’s usually served as a main dish, with comforting side dishes like mashed potatoes, velveeta mac and cheese, sauerkraut, spaetzle or roasted Brussels sprouts.

Pork is popular when it comes to making German schnitzel but my family prefers chicken for dinner, so I make my Schnitzel with chicken tenderloins.  This results in a less fatty meal, and I like the small proportions that tenderloins give you – easier for serving the entire family.

This Chicken Schnitzel is a big hit in my house.  Not only do I love it, but my husband and kids always ask for seconds too!  Ok, I lied, my husband asks for thirds.

crispy chicken schnitzel on plate.

Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Ingredients

  • chicken tenderloins
  • all purpose flour
  • eggs
  • vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • bread crumbs
  • olive oil
  • fresh lemon (to squeeze on top!)

How to Make Chicken Schnitzel

Put the tenderloins in a shallow pan or bowl filled with all purpose flour.

chicken tenderloins in flour in baking pan.

Flip the chicken so it’s coated with flour on both sides.

chicken tenderloins rolled around in flour.

Now crack 2 eggs in a bowl or pan, and add some salt and pepper for flavor.  Use a fork and gently beat the eggs, like you would do for scrambled eggs.

Add your chicken to it, covering with egg mixture on both sides.   The flour prior to this is going to keep to make sure the egg sticks on it.

chicken in egg mixture in bowl.

Now the fun part – bread crumbs! This is going to make the chicken crispy – just like schnitzel should be!  You can use plain bread crumbs or Italian seasoning panko crumbs.  I usually have the Italian version in my pantry so I used that – it adds some extra flavor too!

One at a time, put the chicken in the bread crumbs, mixing the chicken around so it’s fully coated in bread crumbs.  Make sure it’s coated completely – all sides and all nooks and crannies! 

chicken with italian bread crumbs on top.

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan. This is the best way to get crispy and authentic chicken schnitzel.  Once the pan is heated up, add chicken and cook on both sides, until browned, crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  This will take about 10 minutes. 

crispy chicken schnitzel on serving plate.

And just like you have authentic Chicken Schnitzel to eat!  I love that each piece is crispy and full of flavor.  By using quality chicken tenderloins, the meat will be be juicy and full of flavor! Serve and enjoy!

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German Chicken Schnitzel recipe, ready in 15 minutes. Instead of using pork, we're using chicken tenderloins which are less fatty. Make sure to serve with classic sides like potato salad, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and spaetzle.  
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Chicken Schnitzel (15 minutes)

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German Chicken Schnitzel recipe, ready in 15 minutes. Instead of using pork, we're using chicken tenderloins which are less fatty. Make sure to serve with classic sides like potato salad, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and spaetzle.  
By: Pamela Reed
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
Total Time 15 minutes minutes
serves 4

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken tenderloins
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • fresh lemon to squeeze on top

Instructions

  • Put the chicken tenderloins in a shallow pan filled with all purpose flour. Flip the chicken so it’s coated with flour on both sides.
  • Crack 2 eggs in a bowl or pan, add vegetable oil, and a little bit of salt and pepper for flavor.  Use a fork and gently beat the eggs, like you would do for scrambled eggs. Add your chicken to it.  Flip to the other side to fully coat the chicken in eggs.
  • Add bread crumbs to a bowl. One at a time, put the chicken in the bread crumbs, mixing the chicken around so it’s fully coated in bread crumbs.  Make sure it’s coated completely – all sides and all nooks and crannies!
  • Using a large pan, coat lightly in olive oil.  Once the pan is heated up, add chicken and cook on both sides over medium heat, until browned, crisp and the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.  This will take about 10 minutes.
  • Serve on plates with German sides, like potato salad, mashed potatoes, sauerkraut and spaetzle.  Take a fresh lemon and give a little squeeze on top of your chicken schnitzel! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 305kcal (15%)
Course: Main Course
Keyword: Chicken Schnitzel
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  1. Matthew says

    January 23, 2024 at 12:21 pm

    Sooooo crispy! Loved it. <3

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