Crispy Chicken Schnitzels

Ingredients

• 4 chicken breast fillets
• 1½ tbsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest – Lemon Pepper
• ½ cup cake flour
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1½ cups breadcrumbs or panko breadcrumbs
• ½ cup finely grated Parmesan
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Oil, for shallow frying
• BlixSam Saltitude – Salt & Vinegar, for finishing
• Fresh parsley, chopped
• Lemon wedges, to serve

• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ½ tsp BlixSam Pep ’n Zest
• 1 small garlic clove, crushed

Method

1. Slice or pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness of approximately 1–1.5 cm.
2. Season both sides with 1 tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
3. Place the flour in one bowl. Whisk the eggs and milk together in a second bowl.
4. In a third bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, Parmesan, garlic powder and remaining ½ tbsp Pep ’n Zest.
5. Coat each chicken fillet first in flour, then egg, and finally press firmly into the Pep ’n Zest breadcrumb mixture.
6. Heat a shallow layer of oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat.
7. Fry the schnitzels for approximately 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply golden, crispy and cooked through.
8. Transfer to a wire rack or kitchen paper to drain.
9. While still piping hot, give each schnitzel a light but generous shake of Saltitude.
10. Mix all the creamy sauce ingredients together and serve alongside the schnitzels with fresh parsley and lemon wedges.

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