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Chicken Schnitzel with Capers and Parsley

This classic chicken schnitzel with capers and parsley is a wonderful way to elevate simple chicken breasts into a crispy, golden delight. By pounding the meat thinly, you ensure a tender texture and a swift cooking time, making it an ideal choice for a sophisticated midweek meal. The salty punch of the capers combined with fresh flat-leaf parsley creates a vibrant butter sauce that cuts through the richness of the crisp breadcrumb coating perfectly.

As a high-protein dish, this recipe is both satisfying and nutritious, offering a lighter take on traditional homemade comfort food. Serving the schnitzels with a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the savoury flavours and adds a professional finish to the plate. Pair it with a crisp green salad or some lightly steamed seasonal vegetables for a balanced and flavourful dinner that the whole family will enjoy.

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Ingredients for Chicken Schnitzel with Capers and Parsley

  • 4 (1/4-inch-thick) chicken cutlets (1 1/4 to 675g total)

  • 60g plain flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoons black pepper

  • 2 large eggs

  • 240ml fine dry bread crumbs

  • 4 to 6 tablespoons vegetable oil

  • 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

  • 2 tablespoons bottled capers, rinsed, drained, and patted dry

  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

  • Accompaniment: lemon wedges

How to make Chicken Schnitzel with Capers and Parsley

Preheat oven to 93°C. Put an ovenproof platter in oven to warm.

Gently pound each cutlet between 2 sheets of plastic wrap to 1/8-inch thickness with flat side of a meat pounder or with a rolling pin.

Stir together flour, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or a pie plate. Whisk together eggs and a pinch of salt in another shallow bowl, then put bread crumbs in a third shallow bowl.

Pat chicken dry and dredge in seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip in eggs, letting excess drip off, then dredge in bread crumbs, coating completely. Transfer to a wax-paper-lined tray and chill 10 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a 12-inch heavy nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then fry cutlets in 2 or 3 batches (without crowding), turning over once, until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3 minutes per batch. (Add 2 tablespoons oil to skillet between batches.) Drain cutlets on paper towels, then transfer to platter in oven to keep warm.

Add butter and capers to skillet and heat over moderate heat, swirling skillet, until butter is melted. Stir in parsley and pour sauce over cutlets.

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While every effort has been made to ensure the information is accurate and up to date, individual needs may vary and dietary requirements can differ based on personal health conditions. Always check food labels and allergen information before preparing or consuming any recipe. If you have specific health concerns, allergies, intolerances, or are following a medically prescribed diet, seek advice from your GP, pharmacist, or a registered dietitian before making significant changes to your diet or lifestyle.

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  • 17 Enero 2026 | Publicado originalmente

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