Name: Parmesan herb crumbed schnitzel
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 chicken breasts; 1/2 cup seasoned plain flour; 2 eggs, beaten; 2 cup multigrain breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parmesan, grated; 1 tablespoon thyme leaves; 1/4 cup olive oil; chopped parsley, to serve; lemon wedges, to serve; Quick slaw; 1 green apple, cut into lcm wedges; 1 carrot, julienne; 1/4 shredded red cabbage; 1/4 cup egg mayonnaise; 1 lemon, grated zest; 2 tablespoon 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Parmesan herb crumbed schnitzel

Chicken schnitzel is a perennial family favourite. The addition of parmesan gives this easy dish a cheesy twist.

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Serves 4

Prep

20M

Cook

15M

Total

35M

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts

1/2 cup seasoned plain flour

2 eggs, beaten

2 cup multigrain breadcrumbs

1/4 cup parmesan, grated

1 tablespoon thyme leaves

1/4 cup olive oil

chopped parsley, to serve

lemon wedges, to serve

Quick slaw

1 green apple, cut into lcm wedges

1 carrot, julienne

1/4 shredded red cabbage

1/4 cup egg mayonnaise

1 lemon, grated zest

2 tablespoon 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method

Parmesan herb crumbed schnitzel

1.Flatten chicken with a meat mallet. Dust in flour. Dip in egg. Coat in combined crumbs, parmesan and thyme. Press firmly. Chill 10 minutes.

Quick slaw

2.Meanwhile, heat a large non-stick frying pan on medium. Spray with oil. Saute apple and carrot for 2-3 minutes, until lightly golden. Cool slightly, then toss with all remaining ingredients. Season. Set aside.

3.Heat oil in frying pan on medium. Cook schnitzels for 3-4 minutes each side, until just cooked through and golden. Drain on paper towel.

4.Serve schnitzels sprinkled with parsley. Accompany with slaw and lemon wedges.

For crumbs, you will need 4 slices day-old bread.
Note

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Ingredients

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Parmesan herb crumbed schnitzel

Quick slaw

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