Here’s a delicious breakdown of Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Fresh Salad, including how you can prepare it:
🍗 Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
Ingredients:
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2 chicken breasts (butterflied and pounded thin)
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Salt & pepper
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1 cup flour
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2 eggs (beaten)
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1½ cups breadcrumbs (Panko for extra crispiness)
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½ cup grated Parmesan (optional for extra flavor)
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Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions:
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Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Dredge each piece in flour, dip in egg, and coat in breadcrumbs (mix with Parmesan if using).
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Heat oil in a pan and fry schnitzels 3–4 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
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Place on a wire rack or paper towel to drain excess oil.
🍄 Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Ingredients:
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1 tbsp butter
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small onion or shallot (finely chopped)
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2 garlic cloves (minced)
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200g mushrooms (sliced, any variety)
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½ cup heavy cream (or crème fraîche)
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½ cup chicken or vegetable broth
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Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions:
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In a skillet, heat butter and oil, then sauté onion and garlic until soft.
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Add mushrooms and cook until golden and tender.
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Pour in broth, let it reduce slightly, then stir in cream.
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Simmer until thickened, season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
🥗 Fresh Salad (Simple & Bright)
Ingredients:
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Mixed greens (arugula, baby spinach, romaine)
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Cherry tomatoes (halved)
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Cucumber (sliced)
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Red onion (thinly sliced)
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Lemon juice or balsamic vinegar
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Olive oil
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Salt & pepper
Instructions:
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Toss all salad ingredients in a large bowl.
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Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice or vinegar.
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Season and mix gently before serving.
