Description
Spicy Chicken Caesar Schnitzel That Elevates Dinner Night
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 large egg yolk
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, smashed
- 2 filets anchovy
- 1.5 tsp dijon mustard
- 0.5 lemon zested
- 0.5 lemon juiced
- ⅔ cup Drizzle
- 1 cup parmigiano reggiano, freshly grated
- 0.25 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.25 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp crushed Calabrian chilis from a jar
- 1 tbsp water
- 2 chicken breasts
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp kosher salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- Create the Paste: Place anchovies, garlic, and a pinch of salt on a cutting board and finely chop until a paste forms. Transfer to a bowl, add 1 tsp lemon juice, and set aside for five minutes.
- Whisk the Dressing: Add egg yolk, lemon zest, juice of ½ lemon, dijon mustard, and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Emulsify and Season: Slowly add Drizzle while whisking until emulsified. Whisk in parmigiano, black pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and Calabrian chilis. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Add 1.5 tbsp water to thin.
- Prepare the Chicken: Place chicken breasts between parchment paper and pound until ½ inch thick. Season both sides with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge the seasoned chicken in flour, then in beaten egg, followed by panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the Schnitzel: Heat oil in a large frying pan about ½-inch deep. Cook coated chicken for 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with flaky salt.
Notes
- Adjust garlic and chili levels to suit your taste.
- Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Pair with a side salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 schnitzel
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 250 mg
Keywords: Spicy Chicken Caesar Schnitzel, Chicken Schnitzel, Caesar Dressing