Chicken Schnitzel with Frisée-Apple Salad

Health score
36%
Chicken Schnitzel with Frisée-Apple Salad
45 min.
6
692kcal

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Are you ready to impress your family and friends with a delightful culinary experience? Look no further than this delectable Chicken Schnitzel with Frisée-Apple Salad! This dish brings a perfect balance of crispy, golden-brown chicken thighs and a refreshing, crunchy salad that will elevate any lunch or dinner occasion.

With a cooking time of just 45 minutes, this recipe is as quick as it is satisfying. Each serving of the schnitzel comes in at 692 calories, making it a hearty choice without compromising on flavor. The combination of tender chicken coated in freshly made breadcrumbs creates a texture that's simply irresistible. Paired with the vibrant Frisée-Apple Salad, you'll enjoy a medley of flavors that are both comforting and invigorating.

What’s more, this dish is easily customizable, allowing you to prepare the cutlets up to a day in advance. This flexibility is perfect for busy weeks or when entertaining. Once you discover the secret to achieving that perfect golden crust and the juicy interior of the chicken, you’ll want to share this recipe with everyone you know!

Top it off with a glass of medium-bodied Côtes du Rhône, and you have a dining experience that feels gourmet yet approachable. So roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and let’s embark on a culinary adventure that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • servings all purpose flour 
  • 2.5 tablespoons canola oil divided
  • large eggs 
  • tablespoon parsley fresh italian minced
  • large chicken thighs boneless skinless (each 5 ounces)
  • 2.5 tablespoons butter unsalted divided
  • cups breadcrumbs made from country wheat bread fresh organic crustless () (preferably )

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • spatula
  • pie form

Directions

  1. Cutletscan be made up to 1 day ahead. Refrigeratewrapped in plastic.
  2. Place large scoop of flour in shallowdish (such as pie dish). Beat eggs andparsley in another shallow dish to blend.
  3. Place 2 cups breadcrumbs in third shallowdish. Unwrap 1 chicken cutlet and sprinkleall over with salt and pepper. Coat cutletcompletely with flour, then egg mixture,then breadcrumbs.
  4. Transfer cutlet torimmed baking sheet. Repeat withremaining chicken cutlets, adding moreflour and breadcrumbs as needed.
  5. Divide half of butter and half of oilbetween 2 large skillets; melt butter withoil over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 3 cutletsto each skillet. Cook until coating is goldenbrown and crisp on bottom, about 3minutes. Using spatula, transfer chicken tosheet of foil. Divide remaining butter andremaining oil between skillets; swirl to meltbutter. Return chicken, browned side up, toskillets. Sauté until bottoms are brownedand chicken is cooked through, about 3minutes longer.
  7. Transfer chicken to plates.
  8. Serve with Frisée-Apple Salad.
  9. A medium-bodied Côtesdu Rhône would be a good choice withthe schnitzel. Try the Perrin & Fils 2007"Réserve" Côtes du Rhône, a wine withblackberry, licorice, and herbal notes. Atjust $8 a bottle, it also happens to be anincredible bargain.
  10. Per serving: (Analysis does not include Frisée-Apple Salad.) 481.2 kcal calories,49.8 % calories from fat 26.7 g fat,8.0 g saturated fat,
  11. 2 mg cholesterol,
  12. 3 g carbohydrates,
  13. 2 g total sugars,
  14. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories692kcal
Protein26.34%
Fat30.53%
Carbs43.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.45
Glycemic Load
44.93
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
34.920869635499%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.44mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.1mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:691.77kcal
34.59%
Fat:23.26g
35.79%
Saturated Fat:6.54g
40.87%
Carbohydrates:73.93g
24.64%
Net Carbohydrates:64.24g
23.36%
Sugar:7.08g
7.86%
Cholesterol:212.89mg
70.96%
Sodium:847mg
36.83%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:45.16g
90.32%
Manganese:3.44mg
172.25%
Selenium:76.51µg
109.3%
Vitamin B3:13.77mg
68.86%
Phosphorus:605.07mg
60.51%
Vitamin B1:0.79mg
52.54%
Vitamin B6:0.89mg
44.51%
Fiber:9.69g
38.75%
Magnesium:152.54mg
38.13%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.22%
Zinc:4.88mg
32.54%
Iron:5.77mg
32.05%
Vitamin K:31.18µg
29.69%
Vitamin B5:2.86mg
28.63%
Calcium:284.71mg
28.47%
Folate:97.43µg
24.36%
Copper:0.45mg
22.52%
Potassium:718.78mg
20.54%
Vitamin E:2.48mg
16.56%
Vitamin B12:0.96µg
15.93%
Vitamin A:368.79IU
7.38%
Vitamin D:0.59µg
3.92%
Vitamin C:0.89mg
1.07%
Source:Epicurious