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Panko-Coated Chicken Schnitzel

Crispy panko-coated chicken cutlets finished with a brown butter, caper, and lemon sauce.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves butterflied and pounded to 1/4-inch thickness (about 6 ounces each)
  • salt to taste
  • freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped

Equipment

  • 3 shallow bowls
  • Meat mallet or rolling pin
  • 2 large skillets
  • Small Saucepan
  • paper towels and baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Set out three shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko breadcrumbs.
  2. Season the butterflied, pounded chicken cutlets on both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  3. Dredge each cutlet in flour, shaking off excess, then dip into the beaten eggs, and press into the panko to coat evenly.
  4. In each of two large skillets, heat 1/4 cup of canola oil over moderately high heat until shimmering.
  5. Add the coated cutlets (work in batches if needed) and cook over moderately high heat until golden and crispy, about 3 minutes per side; turn once.
  6. Transfer cooked cutlets to a paper towel-lined baking sheet and sprinkle lightly with salt.
  7. Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan over moderately high heat and cook until it browns and smells nutty, about 4 minutes, swirling occasionally.
  8. Remove the saucepan from heat, stir in the capers, lemon juice, and chopped parsley.
  9. Spoon the brown butter, caper, and lemon sauce over the schnitzels and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use a meat mallet to pound chicken evenly to 1/4-inch thick.
  • Work in batches to avoid overcrowding the skillet.
  • Watch the butter closely to prevent burning while browning.
  • Press panko onto the cutlets to ensure it adheres well.