Fennel Saladwith Crispy Chicken Schnitzel
- 35 min
- Serves 4
- 15 ingredients
20 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A bright fennel salad tossed in a citrus‑mustard dressing is paired with golden, crispy chicken schnitzel. Fresh orange segments, salty capers, and savory breadcrumb‑parsley coating make this dish refreshing yet satisfying, perfect for a quick dinner for four.
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Method
Place the shaved fennel in a large salad bowl and add the capers, olives, parsley, and orange segments.
Whisk together Dijon mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, and orange juice to make a citrus‑mustard dressing, then toss the dressing into the salad.
Lay the chicken breasts between two sheets of baking paper and pound them with a rolling pin until about 0.8 cm thick.
Set up a breading station: put plain flour in one shallow dish, the whisked eggs in a second, and panko breadcrumbs mixed with finely chopped parsley in a third.
Dredge each chicken piece first in flour, then dip it in the egg mixture, and finally coat it with the breadcrumb‑parsley mixture.
Heat a generous glug of olive oil in a medium‑hot pan and fry the chicken schnitzel for 3–4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Serve the crispy chicken schnitzel alongside the fennel salad; it pairs especially well with mashed potatoes.
Tips while you cook
- Pound chicken evenly
- Pound the chicken breasts to about 0.8 cm thickness before breading.
- Use a three‑station breading line
- Set up separate dishes for flour, egg, and breadcrumb‑parsley.
- Watch frying time
- Fry the schnitzel 3–4 minutes per side in a medium‑hot pan until golden brown.
Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.
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