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Zucchini Parmesan Chicken Schnitzel

Zucchini Parmesan Chicken Schnitzel

Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Austrian, German
Keyword Chicken Schnitzel, Parmesan Schnitzel, Schnitzel, summer recipes, Zucchini Chicken Schnitzel
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Lora Wiley-Lennartz

Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breasts
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 2 cups grated zucchini
  • 2/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Pound the chicken breasts until flattened
  2. Season on both sides with salt and pepper. Set aside.
  3. Mix the zucchini with the panko and parmesan. Spread it out on a flat plate.
  4. Beat the egg and pour it out on a flat plate.
  5. Spread the flour out on a third flat plate.
  6. Dip the chicken in the flour, then the egg, then the zucchini mixture.
  7. Use a spatula or your fingers to press the mixture into the chicken.
  8. Heat the oil in a large skillet.
  9. Fry the coated chicken breast on both sides until cooked through.
  10. Pat off any excess oil. Plate and serve.