Chicken Schnitzel (serves 2-4)

Schnitzel means cutlet in German, and is a popular deep-fried and breaded dish enjoyed in many countries throughout the world. By following this easy recipe you can make scrumptious chicken schnitzels for dinner – always a winner with kids in particular.

Ingredients:

4 chicken fillets
salt and pepper
2 tbsp flour
3 eggs
150g breadcrumbs
butter or cooking oil

Method:

1. Tenderise the chicken with a meat mallet.
2. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
3. Coat the chicken pieces in the flour.
4. Beat the eggs.
5. Coat the chicken in the egg mixture and place immediately into the breadcrumbs.
6. Heat oil in a pan and fry the schnitzel on both sides until brown and the chicken is cooked through.
7. Alternatively the schnitzel can be baked in an oven for 15-20 minutes at 180°C.