Easy Schnitzel

By

Maureen Clancy, Cooking Light

AUGUST 2005

  • 4

Ingredients

  • 4 (6-ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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 finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 lemon wedges (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°.

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.

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.

Heat oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté 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.


328 cal, 8.1g fat, 45.3g protein, 16.7g carbs, 636mg sodium