Best 7 Lemon Basil Chicken Schnitzel Recipes

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**Lemon Basil Chicken Schnitzel: A Symphony of Flavors**

Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with our delightful Lemon Basil Chicken Schnitzel recipe. This tantalizing dish offers a harmonious blend of tangy lemon, aromatic basil, and crispy chicken cutlets, promising an unforgettable taste experience. Dive into the zesty world of lemon and basil, as their vibrant flavors dance on your palate. Succulent chicken schnitzel, coated in a golden-brown crust, adds a satisfying crunch that perfectly complements the zesty sauce. Elevate your meal with a refreshing side salad and a glass of crisp white wine for an unforgettable dining experience. Our collection also includes a tantalizing Vegan Schnitzel recipe, catering to plant-based preferences. You'll discover a symphony of flavors and textures in every bite, as the schnitzel's crispy coating harmonizes with the tender and juicy interior. Delve into culinary bliss with our Gluten-Free Schnitzel recipe, ensuring everyone can savor this delectable dish. Indulge in a guilt-free indulgence that delivers on taste without compromising dietary restrictions.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CHICKEN SCHNITZEL



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Growing up, chicken schnitzel was a classic. I decided to make this dish oven-friendly using less oil, and an easier cleanup. This dish tastes great with potato salad, or mashed potatoes and a nice crisp salad. Tastes great the next day cold too! It's a family-favorite! Enjoy with fresh squeezed lemon juice.

Provided by Chef V

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil, or as desired
6 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise (butterflied)
salt and ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon paprika
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 large lemon, zested

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and drizzle olive oil over foil. Place baking sheet in preheated oven.
  • Flatten chicken breasts so they are all about 1/4-inch thick. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  • Mix flour and paprika together on a large plate. Beat eggs with salt and pepper in a shallow bowl. Mix bread crumbs and lemon zest together on a separate large plate. Dredge each chicken piece in flour mixture, then egg, and then bread crumbs mixture and set aside in 1 layer on a clean plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Remove baking sheet from oven and arrange chicken in 1 layer on the sheet. Drizzle more olive oil over each piece of coated chicken.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 5 to 6 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until no longer pink in the center and the breading is lightly browned, 5 to 6 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.7 calories, Carbohydrate 40.2 g, Cholesterol 127 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 33.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 809.8 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CRISP CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH LEMONY HERB SALAD



Crisp Chicken Schnitzel With Lemony Herb Salad image

This schnitzel is light and crunchy with a crust that rises like a soufflé. The secret is to trap air in the crust when you cook the meat by moving and shaking the pan (Ms. Clark demonstrates with pork in this video.) You can use this technique with a variety of meat cutlets.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

6 anchovy fillets
1 small garlic clove
Kosher salt
freshly ground black pepper
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
7 to 8 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 cups panko or other unseasoned bread crumbs
1/2 cup flour
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1 1/4 pounds chicken cutlets, pounded to 1/8-inch thick
Safflower, peanut or vegetable oil, for frying
2 quarts mixed baby greens
2 cups soft herb leaves, like a combination of mint, tarragon, basil, parsley, cilantro, chervil, chives (try to use at least 3 kinds)
1 scallion, thinly sliced, including greens

Steps:

  • Mince anchovies and garlic and mix with a large pinch of salt until you get a rough paste. Put it in bowl and whisk in the lemon zest, juice and another pinch of salt and some pepper. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
  • Place eggs in one shallow dish, bread crumbs in another, and flour mixed with cayenne and nutmeg in a third. Season chicken cutlets generously with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1/8 inch oil in a large skillet. While oil heats, dip cutlets one by one into flour (shake off any excess), then into eggs (ditto) and finally into the bread crumbs, taking care not to handle chicken more than necessary (hold meat by ends).
  • When oil sizzles when a pinch of bread crumbs is thrown in, add a chicken cutlet (or two if your skillet is large, leave plenty of room around them). Swirl pan so oil cascades over top of cutlet in waves. When bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip and brown the other side, swirling pan (swirling helps create air pockets, giving you lighter schnitzel). Transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking platter or baking tray and sprinkle with more salt. Repeat with remaining chicken.
  • Toss salad greens and herbs with just enough anchovy-lemon dressing to lightly coat them. Divide salad on serving plates and top with schnitzel. Drizzle with more dressing and garnish with scallions.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 757, UnsaturatedFat 32 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 44 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Sodium 873 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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Fabulous lemon basil chicken dish that is always a crowd pleaser! Quick and easy, this recipe never fails. Serve plain or over rice.

Provided by Lillian's Kitchen

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chicken breast halves, boned and skinned
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup chicken stock
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts on a cutting board. Flatten slightly using the smooth side of a meat mallet. Dust both sides lightly with flour.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until bubbling. Saute chicken breasts until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, basil, and lemon zest. Cover and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 10 minutes.
  • Transfer chicken to a warm platter. Cover loosely to keep warm. Boil remaining liquid over high heat, uncovered, until reduced to 1/2 cup. Spoon sauce over chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192.9 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 77.6 mg, Fat 8.4 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 23.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 381.9 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

LEMON CHICKEN SCHNITZEL



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Make and share this Lemon Chicken Schnitzel recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1 egg
1 teaspoon water
1/2 cup fine dry breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Cut chicken horizontally into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place between 2 pieces of wax paper and flatten chicken. Sprinkle with lemon juice: let stand 10 minutes.
  • In shallow dish combine flour, salt, thyme and celery salt; mix well.
  • In another shallow dish, lightly beat egg with water. Dip chicken into flour, then into egg, then into bread crumbs. Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Bake at 400 degrees F/200 degrees C for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 455.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 237.4, Sodium 962.2, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 60.9

LEMON BASIL CHICKEN



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This recipe is very simple to prepare, and tastes delicious. A perfect weeknight recipe. Do leave the skin and bones on the chicken pieces for more flavor and a lovely crisp skin. I typically double the recipe so that we can have leftovers. The recipe is from the cookbook Fresh & Fast by Marie Simmons. I serve with fresh seasonal vegetables.

Provided by PanNan

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs chicken, bone in, with skin (about 4 pieces)
salt
pepper
4 large fresh basil leaves
4 garlic cloves, mashed slightly with the side of a knife
1/2 lemon, cut into 4 thin slices
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°F.
  • Clean and trim fat from chicken, and salt and pepper each side. Place chicken in a baking dish, skin side up.
  • Loosen the skin on each piece, and place a basil leaf under the skin, directly on top of the chicken meat.
  • Toss the garlic around the chicken in the baking dish.
  • Place the lemon slices on top of each piece of chicken and drizzle with the oil.
  • Bake for 35 - 40 minutes (depending on whether it's white meat or dark meat), basting with the garlic flavored pan juices every 10 minutes. The skin should be crisp and brown and the meat tender when it's ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 333.8, Fat 24.2, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 97.6, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.7, Protein 26

BASIL-LEMON CHICKEN



Basil-Lemon Chicken image

Even though I'm not known for my green thumb, I've somehow managed to keep a kitchen herb garden going. I chose this skillet lemon basil chicken to debut my first batch of fresh herbs. -Juli Snaer, Enid, Oklahoma

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 pounds chicken tenderloins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup white wine or chicken broth
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 fresh basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
Hot cooked angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat butter and oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. Remove from pan., Add wine and lemon juice, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Bring to a boil; cook 2-3 minutes or until liquid is reduced by half., Stir in cream, basil and thyme. Add chicken; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 4-6 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink. Serve with pasta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Fat 22g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 41g protein.

LEMON-BASIL CHICKEN SCHNITZEL



Lemon-Basil Chicken Schnitzel image

I got this recipe many years ago from a dear friend of mine, and it's become one of my family's favourites.

Provided by Carrie Ann

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
1/4 freshly ground parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 -6 boneless skinless chicken breasts, patted dry
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine crumbs, cheese and seasonings in a shallow dish.
  • In a large dish beat egg with lemon juice.
  • Dip chicken pieces in egg mixture. Roll in crumb mixture and pat to ensure even layer of crumbs.
  • Place on rack or wax paper.
  • Heat butter and oil together in frying pan over medium heat.
  • Add several peices of chicken at a time but do not crowd.
  • Cook until golden on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.
  • Remove to serving platter.
  • Brown any remaining chicken pieces.
  • Return all chicken to the pan.
  • Cover and cook for 2 minutes more or until chicken feels springy to the touch.

Tips:

  • To ensure the chicken is cooked thoroughly, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C).
  • For a crispier schnitzel, make sure the chicken is completely dry before coating it in flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs.
  • If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a rolling pin to pound the chicken breasts thin.
  • To make the lemon basil sauce, use fresh lemon juice and basil leaves for the best flavor.
  • Serve the lemon basil chicken schnitzel with your favorite sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a salad.

Conclusion:

Lemon basil chicken schnitzel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy chicken, tangy lemon sauce, and fragrant basil is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and flavorful meal, give this recipe a try.

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