Grandma’s Secret Wiener Schnitzel Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
🥘 Recipe Category: Chicken
🔑 Keywords: Poultry, Meat, German, Hungarian, Austrian, Polish, Czech, European, High Protein, Healthy, High In…, < 30 Mins, Stove Top, Easy
🍽️ Servings: 4
Description:
Grandma keeps her Wiener schnitzel recipe a closely guarded secret. Unfortunately for her, it’s not that hard to figure out. Anyway, it’s a really easy and delicious way to prepare chicken or turkey breasts, or even the traditional veal. My husband demands I make it more than I can stand eating it.
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- 2 tablespoons parsley flakes
- 1 egg
- Oil for frying
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 256.8
- Fat: 4.4g
- Saturated Fat: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 114.6mg
- Sodium: 288.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.9g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Protein: 32g
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Pound meat until it is less than 1/4 inch thick. |
| 2 | Into a large skillet, pour oil approximately 1/4-inch deep; heat until oil bubbles when you drop in a pinch of breadcrumbs. |
| 3 | In a shallow bowl, beat the egg and mix in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. |
| 4 | Add parsley flakes to breadcrumbs. |
| 5 | Dredge each piece of meat in the egg mixture, then coat thoroughly with the breadcrumb and parsley mixture. |
| 6 | Fry the coated meat in the hot oil until golden brown on each side. |
| 7 | Once cooked, sprinkle with the remaining lemon juice before serving. |
Reviews:
- Aggregated Rating: 5/5 stars
- Review Count: 25
Notes:
- This Wiener Schnitzel recipe is versatile and can be made with chicken, turkey, or veal.
- Serve with a side of potatoes, salad, or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
- Enjoy the crispy goodness of this dish with your family and friends!
Now you have the secret recipe straight from Grandma’s kitchen. Enjoy making and sharing this delicious Wiener Schnitzel!
