Lemon Chicken Schnitzel

Submitted by Mercy

"A lovely chicken schnitzel recipe that is baked instead of pan-fried."

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 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

directions

1. 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.
2. In shallow dish combine flour, salt, thyme and celery salt; mix well.
3. 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.
4. Bake at 400 degrees F/200 degrees C for 10-15 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.

Reviews

[Bergy]

Lovely flavor from the combination of spices and lemon. Actually I fried the schnitzel but didn't use any oil. Served it with home made fresh salsa supplied by a neighbour - Delicious!