Crispy Chicken Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce & Fresh Salad

A crunchy, creamy, and refreshing meal that’s pure comfort food!

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Schnitzel:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup vegetable oil (for frying)
• For the Creamy Mushroom Sauce:
• 1 cup mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley

For the Fresh Salad:

• 2 cups mixed greens (lettuce, arugula, or spinach)
• ½ cucumber (sliced)
• ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
• ¼ cup shredded carrots
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Salt & pepper to taste

️ Step by Step:

1️⃣ Prepare the Schnitzel:

Place chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound until ¼ inch thick.

Season with salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.

Coat each piece in flour, then egg, then breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere.

2️⃣ Fry the Schnitzel:

Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.

Fry schnitzel for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Remove and let drain on a paper towel.

3️⃣ Make the Mushroom Sauce:

In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat.

Sauté mushrooms until tender, about 3 minutes.

Add chicken broth, heavy cream, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Simmer for 2 minutes, then stir in parsley.

4️⃣ Prepare the Salad:

Toss mixed greens, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, shredded carrots, and sesame seeds in a bowl.

Drizzle with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

5️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

Place the crispy schnitzel on a plate.

Pour creamy mushroom sauce over the schnitzel.

Serve with the fresh salad on the side.

6️⃣ Enjoy!

Dig into this crispy, creamy, and refreshing meal!

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes

Calories: ~550 per serving | Protein: ~45g per serving