Easy Chicken Schnitzel

Name: Easy Chicken Schnitzel
Ingredients: 4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 4 lemon wedges (optional)

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh parmesan cheese
2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 lemon wedges (optional)

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3

Place flour in a shallow bowl. Combine mustard and egg in a shallow dish. Combine breadcrumbs, cheese, parsley, chives, and garlic in a shallow dish. Dredge 1 chicken breast half in flour, turning to coat; shake off excess flour. Dip in egg mixture; dredge in breadcrumb mixture. Repeat procedure with remaining chicken, flour, egg mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
4

Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; saute 2 1/2 minutes or until browned. Remove from heat. Turn chicken over; place pan in oven. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes or until chicken is done. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.