Panko Chicken Schnitzel

Panko Chicken Schnitzel is a delicious and easy meal that will be on the table in under 30 minutes.

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Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Chicken, western

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 25

Servings: serves

Calories: 407kcal

Cost: $10

Slice the chicken breasts in half (to create 4 thin flat pieces).
Place the 4 chicken pieces onto a flat board and cover with a sheet of baking paper.
Use a rolling pin (or heavy object) to press down and flatten the chicken pieces. (until they're approximately 1.5cm thick).
Place the plain flour onto a plate.
Press the chicken pieces into the flour and shake off any excess.
Whisk the eggs in bowl and dip the chicken into the egg mixture.
Allow the excess egg mixture to drip off. Place on a plate again.
Mix the panko breadcrumbs, grated parmesan cheese, garlic powder, salt and pepper together and spread onto a flat plate.
Press the chicken pieces into the panko crumb mixture on each side.
Place a large, deep frying pan with vegetable oil (approximately 1-2 cm deep) over high heat.
The oil is ready when you place a wooden spoon in the centre (it should make small bubbles around the wooden spoon).
Cook the panko crumbed chicken pieces for 2-3 minutes on either side or until golden and cooked through.
Place onto a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
Serve immediately.

RECIPE NOTES & TIPS

Add your own flavours to this panko chicken recipe, like dried herbs, Italian seasoning or paprika mixed with the panko crumbs.
For a gluten-free option, use panko crumbs that have been made with gluten-free bread or use gluten-free bread crumbs. Substitute the plain flour for gluten-free flour.
Make sure you use freshly grated parmesan - pre-grated cheese does not give the same fresh parmesan flavour and contains 'anti-caking' agents. It often works out more expensive per gram than fresh parmesan too!
You can also bake the chicken in the oven instead of frying it. Simply preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and bake for 15 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
If you have an air fryer, you can air fry the panko chicken at 190°C (375°F) for 8 minutes per side or until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F.
Serve with a side salad, vegetables, rice or pasta, or in a wrap.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Freeze leftover cooked chicken schnitzels for up to 1 month. Defrost in the fridge overnight and then reheat.