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Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Mint and Capers

Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Mint and Capers

Course Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword Chicken Schnitzel
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts pounded thin.
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 extra large egg
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves, plus a few for garnish, if desired
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup white wine
  • 2 tablespoon capers
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides and set aside.
  2. Zest the lemons, then slice them into thin rounds.
  3. Whisk together the breadcrumbs and lemon zest and spread out onto a small flat plate.
  4. Spread the flour out onto another small flat plate.
  5. Beat the eggs and pour out onto a third small plate.
  6. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet. Place a plate by the stove.
  7. Dredge the chicken breast in the flour, then the egg and then in the lemon breadcrumbs.
  8. Place the coated chicken breasts in the skillet and cook on both sides. Transfer to the plate.
  9. Deglaze the pan with the white wine.
  10. Add the capers, 1 teaspoon of the bine from the capers and chicken broth to the pan. Add the lemon slices. Bring to a boil. Turn the heat down and let simmer for 5 minutes.
    Lemon Chicken Schnitzel with Mint and Capers
  11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  12. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the sauce and stir to thicken.
  13. Add the chicken schnitzel back into the pan and cook for another 3 minutes.
  14. Stir in the chopped mint.
  15. Transfer to a platter, garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve