Chicken Schnitzel with Noodles

Submitted by Darlene10

"A very quick and delicious meal that, and this is a bonus, looks attractive as well. I'm sure this is a recipe that can be adapted in many ways. It came from a Woman's Day magazine. My prep time is merely guess work. I guess I should have timed myself."

 

• Ready In: 1hr
• Ingredients: 14
• Serves: 6-8

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package wide egg noodles
• 3⁄4 cup frozen peas
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 3⁄4 cup plain breadcrumbs
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 3⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons lemon pepper, divided
• 1 1⁄2 lbs chicken breasts, in 8 thin-sliced cutlets
• 1⁄3 - 1⁄2 cup oil, preferably canola
• 1⁄3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 lemon, sliced optional

directions

1. Preheat oven to 250°.
2. Cook noodles according to package directions, adding peas during last 3 minutes of cooking time; drain.
3. Lightly beat eggs with milk.
4. Place flour in bowl.
5. In separate bowl combine breadcrumbs, mustard, salt and 1 tsp.
6. lemon pepper.
7. Sprinkle 1/2 tsp.
8. lemon pepper over chicken.
9. Lightly coat each cutlet with flour, dip into egg mixture, then coat with breadcrumb mixture.
10. In nonstick skillet heat 1/3 cup oil over high heat.
11. Add chicken, in batches; cook, turning once, until browned and cooked through, 2-3 minutes per side, adding more oil, if necessary.
12. Transfer to oven-proof plate; cover with foil.
13. Keep warm in oven.
14. Toss noodles with butter, parsley and remaining lemon pepper.
15. Serve chicken and noodles with sliced lemon, if desired.

Reviews

[ratwoman]

We really enjoyed these. They were flavorful and filling. Have never had schnitzel so don't know how true to form these are. They were easier to make than I thought (I tend to shy away from recipes with very many steps). I was surprised that the chicken was not the least bit dry (I am very good at overcooking chicken!). I will serve these again but not often because of the fat content. Thanks for posting this!

 

[jmeadows]

This is a HUGE family, friend, and visitor favorite at my house. I was so glad to see it posted here! When I make it I have to double it so I get to eat some too!! My little sister just requested I make it for her birthday. My husband also enjoys leftovers with cheese as a sandwich the next day. I do find it a bit time consuming and messy (dip, dip, dip) but WELL worth the effort!

 

[Carolyn Baksa]

I have made this several times and I think it is delicious. I tend to make the noodles later in the recipe, however, or else they always get done much more quickly than the chicken. It is a great dish!