Baked Chicken Schnitzel

You make Schnitzel from pork chops, veal, mutton, beef, turkey, or chicken.

Plain and simple, Schnitzel is a cut of thinly sliced, breaded, and fried meat.

You can fry or oven-bake Schnitzel. Some pound the meat to tenderize it before breading, frying, or baking. Baked Chicken Schnitzel calls for thinly sliced chicken.

Try oven-baked or fried Schnitzel; this is how you will always make chicken. 

So good, and family approved.

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Why I love this Baked Chicken Schnitzel Recipe?

I love Baked chicken Schnitzel because of its moist meat inside and its crunchy texture outside. Spiced and cooked correctly, you will not want to eat chicken any other way. 

How to cook Baked Chicken Schnitzel in the oven

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Prepare chicken as per the above instructions.
• Place it on a baking sheet.
• Bake for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is thoroughly cooked. 

What’s the difference between breaded chicken and chicken schnitzel?

The difference between these two types is what you serve, such as German potato salad, which goes well with chicken schnitzel.  

How to serve Oven Baked Chicken Schnitzel?

Serve Schnitzel with anything that sounds good to you. It pairs well with potato salad, German potato salad, coleslaw, fried potatoes, cucumber salad, and fried cabbage.

Most say that buttery mashed potatoes and gravy are the only things that go well with this Baked Chicken Schnitzel Recipe.

Cooking tips:

• Add a bit of butter with the olive oil for more flavor.
• Panko Breadcrumb Flakes offer the best coating.
• Add a dash of salt when the Schnitzel is directly out of the oven. 
• Add a bit of lemon juice and fresh parsley to the top after baking. This adds a unique flavor.
• Keep baked Schnitzel warm until ready to serve by putting the chicken on a rack over a baking sheet in a 180-degree oven.

Variations:

Use veal, pork chops, beef, turkey, or mutton.

Ingredients:

• Chicken breasts butterflied
• Olive oil
• All-purpose flour
• Paprika
• Eggs
• Bread crumbs
• Lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Baked Chicken Schnitzel:

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.

Step 2. Cover a large sheet pan in aluminum foil and drizzle the olive oil over it. Place the sheet pan into the preheated oven.

Step 3. Season the butterflied chicken breasts with salt and pepper.

Step 4. Mix together the flour and paprika on a plate.

Step 5. Place the eggs into a bowl and beat them well.

Step 6. Add the breadcrumbs and lemon zest to another plate, and mix together well.

Step 7. Dredge the chicken breasts in the flour.

Then dip them into the egg mixture, and finally.

Coat them in the breadcrumb mixture.

Step 8. Place the chicken onto the heated sheet pan and bake for 6-8 minutes, flip the breasts over, and bake for another 6-8 minutes until completely cooked through.

Serve warm!

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How to Store Oven Baked Chicken Schnitzel?

• An airtight container in your fridge is the perfect food storage method for 3-4 days. 
• Store this chicken for up to six months in your freezer; plastic wrap, foil, and place it in a freezer bag when you wrap the leftover chicken. 

How to Reheat Baked Chicken Schnitzel?

• Try eating cold Schnitzel. It is delicious. 
• You can reheat the chicken in a 400-degree oven for 15-20 minutes
• Never reheat by re-frying as the bread coating is too greasy, as you should add more oil to re-fry.

How much does Oven Baked Chicken Schnitzel last on the fridge?

3-4 days in an airtight food storage container.

Can I make a head this Baked Chicken Schnitzel Recipe?

Yes. Follow all the prepping up to when you bake your chicken. Cover the chicken, place it in an airtight storage container or freezer bag, and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Allow the chicken to set for about 15 minutes at room temperature before baking. 

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