Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon

Creamy Chicken Schnitzel with Sauce

  • Author: madison
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: German
  • Diet: None

Description

A nostalgic family recipe featuring tender chicken schnitzels with a rich and creamy garlic sauce.


Ingredients

  • 2 chicken breasts, cut in half lengthways to make 4 schnitzels
  • 1 tsp salt flakes
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup plain/all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tbsp garlic, freshly minced
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • 300 ml thickened/heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Mashed potatoes, steamed rice, or pasta, steamed greens
  • 1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
  • Lemon wedges


Instructions

  1. Season the chicken schnitzels with salt, pepper, paprika, onion powder, and thyme, making sure every piece is well coated.
  2. Dredge each schnitzel in flour, shaking off any excess.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and unsalted butter over medium heat and add schnitzels. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove schnitzels from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add more butter and minced garlic; sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  6. Pour in chicken stock, heavy cream, and Dijon mustard. Stir to combine.
  7. Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste and let simmer until thickened.
  8. Drizzle the creamy sauce over the schnitzels and serve with mashed potatoes, steamed greens, and garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.

Notes

For extra crunch, consider double-dipping the chicken in beaten egg before dredging in flour.