Best 8 Sunnys Easy Lemon And Thyme Schnitzel Recipes

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**A Delightful Culinary Journey: Explore the Exquisite Flavors of Lemon and Thyme Schnitzel**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our curated collection of lemon and thyme schnitzel recipes, a delectable symphony of flavors that will transport your taste buds to a realm of pure delight. These carefully selected recipes showcase the perfect harmony between tangy lemon, aromatic thyme, and tender schnitzel, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and unforgettable. From classic Viennese schnitzel to innovative variations featuring unique ingredients, our comprehensive guide offers a diverse range of options to suit every palate and preference. Prepare to savor the crispy, golden-brown exterior and the succulent, juicy interior of schnitzel infused with the vibrant zest of lemon and the earthy fragrance of thyme.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SUNNY'S SCALLION SPAETZLE



Sunny's Scallion Spaetzle image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 scallions, quartered lengthwise
2 cloves garlic
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt
3 large eggs
1 cup whole milk
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for texture (about 2 tablespoons)
4 tablespoons garlic butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 scallions, chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
Freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • For the batter: In a small food processor, add the scallions, garlic, zest and 2 teaspoons salt. Blitz until the scallions are chopped finely, scraping down the sides as needed. Add the eggs and blitz again. Pour everything into a large bowl and add the milk. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a thick, tight batter. Add more flour by the spoonful until the proper texture is met (this should feel like it won't drip through a colander, but can be pressed through and remain stringy, not doughy).
  • Fill a double boiler halfway with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and place a colander over the pot. Add a heaping cup of spaetzle batter at a time to the colander and, with a rubber or wooden spatula, press the batter through the holes into the boiling water. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the colander between pressings and stir the spaetzle into the water so the next group of batter doesn't stick to the one before it. The spaetzle is cooked when it floats to the top. Remove with a fine-mesh sieve and jiggle to remove as much water as possible.
  • For the pan: You may need to do this in 2 batches; if so, only add half the ingredients each time. In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the butter and oil. Add the spaetzle and saute until it builds a golden crust, then toss and cook until it's mostly golden all over but still tender, 2 to 4 minutes total. Add the chopped scallions, lemon juice and a few grinds of black pepper and toss. Serve warm.

SUNNY'S EASY BAKED LEMON SOLE AND SPRING ONIONS



Sunny's Easy Baked Lemon Sole and Spring Onions image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 stick (8 tablespoons) salted butter, melted
Zest of 1 lemon plus 1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons capers
2 cloves garlic, grated on a rasp grater
Pinch kosher salt
4 to 8 spring onions or scallions
4 sole fillets
8 thin slices lemon
Hot Hungarian paprika, for sprinkling

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil and place it in the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the butter: Meanwhile, whisk together the butter, lemon zest and juice, capers, garlic and salt in a medium bowl.
  • For the sheet: Slice the spring onions in half lengthwise. If using scallions, they can be left whole.
  • Make sure you have all of your ingredients ready to go so you can assemble the sheet and return it to the oven quickly. Remove the sheet from the oven once the oven is preheated. Quickly add the fish in a row, leaving about an inch between each piece. Drizzle the butter mixture over the top, add the lemon slices over the fish, then the spring onions. Sprinkle with paprika. Return the sheet to the oven and bake until cooked through, 12 to 18 minutes. Serve warm, preferably with garlicky mashed potatoes!

SUNNY'S IT'S APPLE THYME! GLAZED BACON



Sunny's It's Apple Thyme! Glazed Bacon image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h

Yield 12 to 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
1/2 teaspoon applewood liquid smoke
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled, cored and chopped into tiny cubes
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
12 to 16 strips bacon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the jelly, thyme, cinnamon sugar, liquid smoke, apples, a tiny pinch of salt and several grinds of coarse black pepper. Set aside.
  • Line a baking sheet with nonstick aluminum foil and lay the bacon strips on top. Set the oven to 400 degrees F and place the bacon in the oven as it preheats. Bake until most of the fat is rendered, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and use paper towels to blot as much excess fat as possible.
  • Place a wire rack on the baking sheet and lay the bacon back on top. Brush or scoop the glaze over the bacon. Bake until the apple bits are golden and the bacon is crisp, an additional 20 to 30 minutes. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.

SUNNY'S BK JAGERSCHNITZEL WITH SUNNY'S LEMON-THYME SPAETZLE



Sunny's BK Jagerschnitzel with Sunny's Lemon-Thyme Spaetzle image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 45

4 shoulder veal chops (about 3 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, whisked
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
2 teaspoons dried sage
1 teaspoon cardamom
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Zest of 1 lemon
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
2 carrots, shredded
3 celery stalks, diced
2 cups chopped onion
3 to 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and gently chopped
1 small bay leaf
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups red wine, merlot or cabernet
2 1/2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
8 ounces baby bella or button mushrooms, sliced
8 ounces wild mushroom mix, chopped
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Sunny's Lemon-Thyme Spaetzle, for serving, recipe follows
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
3 eggs
1 cup milk
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
18 to 20 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and finely chopped (about 2 tablespoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground nutmeg
Zest of 1 lemon
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for texture
2 strips bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • For the chops: Use a rolling pin to flatten the chops to a little less than 1/2-inch thin. Sprinkle the chops with salt and pepper.
  • Set up the dredging station: Get 3 large bowls or plates in a row, with the last one closest to your stove. Place a plate next to the last bowl. In the first bowl, add the flour. In the middle bowl, add the eggs with a splash of water. In the last bowl, add the breadcrumbs, garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, dried sage, cardamom, Hungarian paprika, salt, black pepper, chili powder and lemon zest. Stir with a fork.
  • Dredge the chops: First, take each seasoned chop and dredge in the flour, shaking off any excess flour. Dip each in the egg, and then press each into the breading mixture, making sure to completely cover both sides. Remove each to the resting plate.
  • Fry the chops: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. Cook the chops until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside. To keep warm, cover gently with aluminum foil and do not seal (or place in a warm oven anywhere from 100 to 150 degrees F, uncovered).
  • For the gravy base: In the same pan on medium heat, add more oil if needed. Add the carrots, celery, half the onions, thyme, bay leaf, a pinch of salt and a grind or two of black pepper. Cook while stirring until everything is tender and fragrant, about 10 minutes. Raise the heat and add the wine, using a wooden spoon to scrape up the brown bits that cling to the bottom of the pan. When the wine has reduced by about half, add the beef broth. Bring to a simmer and reduce the sauce by half, about 10 minutes. Pour the sauce through a sieve into a bowl, pressing down to get the most liquid out of the solids. Set aside.
  • Finish the mushroom gravy: Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel. Over medium heat, add the butter and melt, but don't brown it. If the heat is too high, lower it. Then add the remaining chopped onions, the mushrooms, a pinch of salt and a grind or two of pepper. Cook while stirring until tender, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the flour and stir while cooking a few more minutes until the veggies soak up the flour. Add the reserved sauce base back to the pan and bring to a simmer. Cook while stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes. Serve poured over the cooked chops. Serve with Sunny's Lemon-Thyme Spaetzle.
  • For the batter: In a bowl, whisk the eggs, milk, thyme, salt, black pepper, ground mustard, cayenne pepper, nutmeg and lemon zest. Gradually whisk in the flour to make a thick, tight batter. Add more flour by the spoonful until the proper texture is met (this should feel like it won't drip through a colander whole, but can be pressed through and remain stringy, not doughy).
  • Boil the spaetzle: Fill a double boiler halfway with water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and place a colander over the pot. Add a heaping cup of spaetzle batter at a time to the colander and, with a rubber spatula, press the batter through the holes into the boiling water. Be sure to scrape the bottom of the colander between pressings and stir the spaetzle into the water so the next group of batter doesn't stick to the one before it. The spaetzle is cooked when it floats to the top. Remove with a fine mesh sieve and strain to remove as much water as possible (shake it!).
  • Pan fry the spaetzle: In a large pan on medium-high heat, add the bacon and cook until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the butter to the remaining bacon fat in the pan and allow it to melt. Then add the boiled spaetzle to the pan to saute. Water and oil can produce splattering, be careful! Allow the spaetzle to build a golden crust, and then toss and cook until it's mostly golden all over, but still tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the bacon back to the pan and toss. Sprinkle with lemon juice, taste and season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm.

SUNNY'S EASY ROSEMARY AND THYME TOASTED NUTS



Sunny's Easy Rosemary and Thyme Toasted Nuts image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     appetizer

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh rosemary
9 to 10 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves stripped and chopped
1/4 teaspoon hot Hungarian paprika
1 cup almonds
2 cups pecan halves
1 cup walnut halves
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large pan set over medium heat, add the rosemary and thyme and toast until fragrant but not browned. Remove to a small bowl and add the paprika.
  • In the same pan, add the almonds and toast for 1 minute. Add the pecans and toast for an additional minute. Add the walnuts and continue to toast until the nuts are fragrant and feel warm to the touch, about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the nuts into a large bowl and season with salt and a few grinds of black pepper. Sprinkle with the herb/paprika mixture, drizzle with the olive oil and toss to coat. Serve warm.

SUNNY'S 5-INGREDIENT LEMON AND CHEESE PEAS



Sunny's 5-Ingredient Lemon and Cheese Peas image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     side-dish

Time 20m

Yield 8 to 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup (8 tablespoons) olive oil or salted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced or grated on a rasp grater
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
4 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, gently chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups fresh spring, English or snow peas
8 to 12 ounces shaved or grated Pecorino-Romano cheese

Steps:

  • In a pan on medium-low heat, add the olive oil (or butter), garlic and lemon zest. Cook, stirring, so the garlic and zest can steep without browning, about 5 minutes. Add the lemon juice, thyme, a pinch of salt and a few more grinds of black pepper than you normally would. Move the contents of the pan around a bit more while cooking, until the thyme is darker in color and the pan is fragrant, about 5 more minutes.
  • Add the peas and toss to warm and coat, about 4 minutes. Pour into a serving dish and top with the cheese.

TURKEY SCHNITZEL



Turkey Schnitzel image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 30m

Yield 2 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons whole milk
Freshly ground black pepper
Flour for dredging
Two 2 1/2-ounce turkey cutlets (scaloppini)
Kosher salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided
2 lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse the bread into crumbs. Add the Parmesan, thyme, and lemon zest. Transfer the flavored breadcrumbs to a shallow bowl or lipped plate. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk and season with pepper. Place the flour in a shallow bowl or dish. Season 1 scaloppini with salt and pepper. Dredge the scaloppini in the flour and shake off any excess, then dip it in the egg mixture; finally coat the meat evenly with the breadcrumbs. Set on a plate or piece or waxed paper. Repeat with the other scaloppini. Heat 2 tablespoons butter in a medium non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. While the butter is still foaming add the breaded scaloppini and cook, swirling the skillet in a tight circle (which keeps the scaloppini moving around the skillet), until golden brown and cooked through, about 1-1/2 minutes for the first side. Turn the meat and cook for 1 minute on the second side. Transfer to a plate and cover very loosely with foil while you cook the other scaloppini. Serve with the lemon wedges.
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SUNNY'S ROASTED ROSEMARY AND THYME CHICKEN, CARROTS AND POTATOES



Sunny's Roasted Rosemary and Thyme Chicken, Carrots and Potatoes image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lemon, cut into slices
1 whole chicken, skin on, cut into parts
Olive oil, for drizzling
Kosher salt and coarsely ground black pepper
2 to 3 shakes hot Hungarian paprika
1 pound small potatoes, any larger ones halved
4 carrots, sliced in half lengthwise
20 or so fresh thyme sprigs
2 to 3 fresh rosemary sprigs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • On a large baking sheet with sides, add half the lemon slices to half of the sheet and arrange the chicken skin-side up over them. Drizzle with olive oil and season generously with salt and pepper. Hit the chicken with a few dashes of paprika, then move on to the other half of the sheet. Add the potatoes and carrots cut-side down to the empty half of the sheet. Top everything with the thyme and rosemary, then drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Over the portion of the baking sheet with the chicken, add the remaining lemon slices and season again with salt, pepper and paprika.
  • Roast until the chicken is cooked through, about 40 minutes. Discard the rosemary, thyme and lemon slices. Remove the chicken from the sheet and cover gently with aluminum foil (no need to crimp the edges, just lay it over it until ready to serve).

Tips:

  • Use thin-sliced cutlets of veal, pork, or chicken for the schnitzel.
  • Pound the cutlets until they are very thin, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Dredge the cutlets in flour, then egg, then bread crumbs.
  • Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying the schnitzel. The oil should be shimmering and about 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Fry the schnitzel for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the schnitzel immediately with lemon wedges and your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Sunny's Easy Lemon and Thyme Schnitzel is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The schnitzel is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the lemon and thyme add a bright and flavorful touch. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends!

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