CLASSIC CHICKEN SCHNITZEL WITH SMASHED CUCUMBERS
If making chicken schnitzel sounds hard, perhaps it's because you've never tried. The technique itself is so simple, effective and addictive that you might find yourself turning to it all the time. For the crispest crust, you'll want to keep the hot oil circling the schnitzel as it cooks, creating a little space between the crust and the chicken. As for the side, giving your cucumbers and green beans a good whack with the rolling pin opens them up and creates crevices that soak up the harissa and garlic. Be generous with the squeezes of lemon at the end. They'll bring the chicken and spiced cucumbers to their fullest flavor.
Provided by Sarah Copeland
Categories dinner, weekday, poultry, main course
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Smash cucumbers with a rolling pin on a large cutting board, to split them open. Break into bite-size pieces. Smash the green beans and toss them with the cucumbers, salt and garlic and drain in a colander for 10 minutes.
- Make the chicken: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the eggs, panko and flour in 3 separate shallow bowls. Season the flour with cayenne, and whisk. Season the chicken generously with salt and pepper. Heat a thin layer of oil (about 1/8 inch) in your largest skillet.
- As oil heats, dip the chicken breasts, one at a time, into the flour. Shake off any excess and dip into the eggs, turning to coat evenly. Shake off the excess and dip into the bread crumbs, gently pressing the panko so it adheres. Holding the chicken gently by the ends to keep the coating intact, transfer to the lined baking sheet.
- When the oil sizzles, add the chicken, two at a time (if there's space for them to fit completely flat, without overlapping) and swirl the pan to help the oil reach the sides and top of the chicken. When the bottom is golden brown, about 3 minutes, flip the chicken and swirl the pan again, cooking until both sides are golden brown, about 3 minutes more. When the chicken is golden brown and just cooked through, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt. Repeat until all the chicken is cooked.
- Toss the cucumbers, green beans and garlic with the harissa. Serve alongside the hot schnitzel with a lemon half for squeezing all over.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 866, UnsaturatedFat 50 grams, Carbohydrate 35 grams, Fat 68 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 32 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 605 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
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joseph weiss
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken schnitzel, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The chicken was crispy and flavorful, and the smashed cucumbers were a great addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
Rafiqkhan Rafiqkhan
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it! The chicken schnitzel is crispy and juicy, and the smashed cucumbers are a delicious and refreshing addition. I would recommend this recipe for a special occasion.
Franklin Obinna
[email protected]I love this recipe! The chicken schnitzel is always crispy and flavorful, and the smashed cucumbers are a great way to add some freshness and tang. I've made this recipe many times and it's always a hit.
Nhial Ziel
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The chicken schnitzel was crispy and juicy, and the smashed cucumbers were a refreshing addition. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
rahim aronn
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken schnitzel turned out great! The smashed cucumbers were a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Selma Fusseini
[email protected]The chicken schnitzel was a bit dry, but the smashed cucumbers were delicious.
Young Lit
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken schnitzel turned out perfectly. It was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The smashed cucumbers were also very good. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Bijay Dhakal
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken schnitzel was crispy and flavorful, and the smashed cucumbers were a refreshing and tangy accompaniment. I highly recommend this dish.
Noman Arain
[email protected]I made this for dinner last night and it was delicious! The chicken was perfectly cooked and the smashed cucumbers were a great addition. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chanu Kariyawasam
[email protected]This schnitzel recipe is an absolute winner! The chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the smashed cucumbers added a refreshing and tangy contrast. I served it with mashed potatoes and green beans, and it was a hit with the w